Is Sensitivity To Light Serious? We all know the dazing feeling of walking out of the darkness of a movie theatre and stepping into the bright glare of a sunny day - and most of the time, we simply look away or cover our eyes while this sensitivity passes within...
Eye Health Tips and Advice
Will Pink Eye Go Away By Itself?
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...
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 (also called age-related macular degeneration, or AMD) damages the macula — the part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision — and is the leading cause of vision loss in Australians...
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 Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the nerve that carries visual information from your eye to your brain. It usually develops slowly and without pain, so most people have no idea anything is wrong until...