Learn more about some of the eye diseases that we encounter at The Eye Practice Optometrists in Sydney’s CBD.
Photokeratitis
A painful condition that occurs when the eyes have been exposed to ulraviolet light.
Pinguecula
A a small, slightly raised yellow growth that forms on the white of the eye.
Presbyopia
A vision condition where by the natural lens inside the eye loses its flexibility.
Pterygium
A benign growth that appears on the white part of the eye.
Recurrent corneal erosion
Recurrent corneal erosion happens the cornea sticks to closed eyelids during sleep. When the eyes open the cornea is ruptured, or eroded.
Recurrent Corneal Erosion
When waking up becomes a painful event.
Red eyes
Red Eyes have a startling number of causes.Â
RED EYES From Simple to Sinister
Red Eyes are a very common problem, and in most cases have an obvious cause. Sometimes the causes can be unexpected and even dangerous. Another way to describe red eyes is that you have conjunctivitis. Most lay people would associate
Red Eyes: the biggest cause will surprise you
Everyone knows the causes of red eyes include allergies and eye infections, but did you know that eye drops play a big role in causing this frustrating condition? It sounds like a contradiction in terms, but eye drops cause more
Retinal detachment
When the retina peels away from the back of the eye.
Retinal Vein Occlusion
A disorder where a vein in the retina is obstructed by a clot.
Retinal Vein Occlusion
A disorder where a vein in the retina is obstructed by a clot.
Retinitis Pigmentosa
An inherited degenerative eye condition.
Retinoblastoma
A rare form of cancer on the retina.
Sjogren’s Syndrome
Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disease that causes dry eyes and mouth. Symptoms include dry eyes, blurred vision and inability to cry.
Strabismus
A condition where both eyes do not align with each other.
Stye
A red lump that appears on the edge of the eyelid.
Subconjunctival haemorrhage
When a blood vessel in the white of the eye bursts.
The most common eye problems that afflict women more than men
When it comes to eye problems, women have a tougher time of it. This post looks at how the odds are stacked against women when it comes to certain eye conditions. Why are women more at risk? There are a
The top causes of pink eye and how to get rid of it
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye (or red eye), is inflammation of the thin, transparent membrane on the surface of your eye. But what causes it and how is it best treated? Help! Why have I got pink eye? If
Uveitis (Iritis)
Uveitis is often a painful inflammation of the coloured part of the eye.
Vitreous detachment
Vitreous detachment is a very common eye condition.
Vitreous Floaters
Vitreous Floaters appear like little moving flecks or spots in our vision.
