Learn more about some of the eye diseases that we encounter at The Eye Practice Optometrists in Sydney’s CBD.
Amblyopia
Amblyopia, more commonly known as lazy eye.
Aniridia
Aniridia, literally means "no iris".
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is very common, and commonly misunderstood.
Blepharitis
Blepharitis causes inflammation, redness and crusting of the eyelids.
Blepharospasm
Blepharospasm is an involuntary twitching or contraction of the eyelids.
Cataracts
Cataracts are the most common treatable cause of vision loss in people over 40.
Caution: Using Chlorsig for red eyes
Using Chlorsig for the wrong condition could worsen red eyes.
Chalazion
A chalazion, is a pimple like lump in the eyelid.
Chlorsig / Chloramphenicol
Chlorsig eye drops or eye ointment are the most popular forms of chloramphenicol.
Choroidal melanoma
The most common primary malignant tumour in the eye.
Coloboma
A gap in one or more of the eye’s structures that occurs during prenatal development.
Computer vision syndrome
Computer Vision Syndrome is the combination of eye and body muscle strain.
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis - or pink eye - is an eye condition that can cause significant discomfort to the eyes.
CONJUNCTIVITIS, RED EYES, PINK EYE: Could it be something very serious?
Conjunctivitis is quite common and luckily at least 50% of cases will resolve by themselves even by doing nothing. So what happens to the other 50% that do not resolve by themselves - what could be the cause and more
CONJUNCTIVITIS, RED EYES, PINK EYE: It happens often in Children!
Conjunctivitis in children is often of the contagious variety. Children are typically social creatures, learning how to properly interact with one another through their daily actions. They are often in close contact through daycare, preschool, and in the classroom. Of
CONJUNCTIVITIS, RED EYES, PINK EYE: Less Common Causes
Conjunctivitis as you are aware comes in many forms – especially the three most common forms: Bacterial, which can be cleared up with antibiotic eyedrops , Viral, which cannot be treated with drops but will go away on its own,
Conjunctivitis, Red Eyes, Pink Eye: Things You Need to Know But Don’t…#1
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as Red Eye or Pink Eye, is possibly one of the most misunderstood eye conditions that we encounter at The Eye Practice. In this condition, the membrane covering the white part of the eye (sclera) is inflamed and red.
CONJUNCTIVITIS, RED EYES, PINK EYE: What are the causes and treatments?
Conjunctivitis as previously discussed is an inflammation of the structure of the eye called the conjunctiva. To the lay person the eye looks red, watery and uncomfortable. Conjunctivitis does not mean you have an eye infection that needs treating with
Conjunctivitis, Red Eyes, Pink Eye: What do GP’s normally prescribe?
Conjunctivitis, also known as Pink Eye (or just simple Red Eyes), is a common consultation for the local GP. As we discussed in a previous post, most Conjunctivitis or Pink Eye will resolve by itself over the course of a
CONJUNCTIVITIS, RED EYES, PINK EYE: What is GPC?
Conjunctivitis comes in many types. We've mentioned before that we were going to have a closer examination of other types of conjunctivitis. This one is important for contact lens wearers, and those who have stitches (sutures) in their eye, or
Consider your health at work
Posture, regular breaks and blink blink blink!
Could your cosmetics be causing your red eyes?
Formaldehyde is a recognised carcinogen and health threat and known to cause skin and mucus membrane irritation, as well as red eyes. Yet it is present in many skincare and cosmetic products we use on a daily basis. Should we be
Decongestant drops: one of the worst offenders for red eyes…
‘What’s the best treatment for my red eyes?’ is a question we get practically on a daily basis at The Eye Practice in Sydney’s CBD. Many of our patients suffer from dry eyes and redness is one of the symptoms
Diabetic eye disease
Did you know that diabetes can have an impact on your eye sight?
Do not smoke
Smoking is not only bad for the lungs, it's bad for the eyes too!