Will Pink Eye Go Away By Itself? Waking up in the morning to itchy, swollen, or even crusty eyes isn’t an ideal start to the day, but it’s a reality that many Australians wake up to, with pink eye being the most common cause of eye infections across the...
Eye Health Tips and Advice
When should I get my baby or child’s eyes tested?
It is important to know that the eyes are part of the brain. If for any reason the eyes themselves and the supporting muscles controlling eye movements and focusing will have a direct impact on the learning, functioning and mobility of any growing child.
Macular Degeneration: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Macular Degeneration: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Macular degeneration or age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition that affects the macula, the part of the eye responsible for central vision. Age-related macular degeneration is one of the most common...
Amblyopia: Lazy Eye Symptoms and Treatment
Amblyopia: Lazy Eye Symptoms and Treatment Amblyopia is a condition when one eye is unable to see as well as the other eye, even with glasses correction. This is also loosely called ‘lazy eye’. Amblyopia occurs when the brain is unable to process what one eye sees as well as...
Glaucoma: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
Glaucoma: Symptoms, Causes and Treatments What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a condition that affects the optic nerve at the back of the eye. The optic nerve is a crucial component of vision as it is responsible for transmitting information from the eyes to the brain. In glaucoma,...
All You Need to Know About Myopia
All You Need to Know About Myopia (near-sightedness) Myopia, or near-sightedness, is a type of refractive error or an eye focusing disorder, where objects up close look clear but distant objects look blurred. It is one of the most common vision problems in the...