12 April 2023
Ocular sarcoidosis can develop when your immune system has an overreaction to a virus or bacteria affecting your eye. It's an inflammatory condition and causes cells in your eye to clump together in response to the perceived threat. The parts of your eye typically affected are the transparent conjunctiva at the front of your eye, the uvea in the middle of your eye and the optic nerve at the rear of your eye.
25 May 2022
Getting regular eye exams is really important, as it allows you to track your eye health and ensure your glasses have the correct prescription. However, there are many optometrists out there, and it can be hard to choose one, whether you've just moved to a new town or simply want a change. This guide explains how to choose an optometrist for your upcoming eye exam. Consider What Would Be Convenient
26 July 2021
Your primary objective as a cataract doctor is to provide patients with the best possible eye care. Part of the work involves examining, identifying and treating cataracts. However, some of your patients might be suffering from diabetic retinopathy. Therefore, educating patients regarding the consequences of a late diabetic retinopathy diagnosis goes a long way in helping them seek specialised care in good time. This article highlights complications that could arise from a late diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy.
30 November 2020
The digital era has made smart devices an integral part of daily life, irrespective of one's age. From schoolwork to office work and even plain entertainment, it is likely you and the rest of your household is heavily reliant on your smartphone, laptop, tablet and more! But while these devices have brought about faster communication and convenience, they also pose a major problem in the form of digital eye strain.
21 January 2019
Australian society has seen a significant rise in the number of people who have been diagnosed with diabetes. Some experts believe this is associated with a sedentary lifestyle and poor dietary choices. Unfortunately, many people do not become aware that they are suffering from this disease until it is diagnosed out of the blue. There can then be many repercussions, and the individual will need to monitor their health carefully from that point on, with a particular focus on their eyesight.
18 April 2018
Smoking is often related to heart disease and blood pressure issues, so not many smokers are aware that the habit slowly kills their eyesight. Cigarettes have a high toxic chemical content, including things like butane and tar which are capable of causing complete blindness. The situation is so grave in Western countries that local organisations have launched nationwide campaigns like 'Smoking Causes Blindness' to persuade people to quit smoking. So how exactly does smoking impair your vision?
22 June 2017
Cataracts are changes in the lenses inside the eyes, that cause various symptoms. The visual impairment they cause can eventually become quite severe, but surgery to correct the problem is normally quick, simple and effective. Although they're sometimes associated with ageing, cataracts can affect people of all ages for a wide variety of different reasons. However, they are more common in older people, so if you fall into that group, you should be particularly aware of how your vision is.