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Eye conditions

Expert insights and information.

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.

Chalazion

A chalazion, is a pimple like lump in the eyelid.

Coloboma

A gap in one or more of the eye’s structures that occurs during prenatal development.

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis - or pink eye - is an eye condition that can cause significant discomfort to the eyes.

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: 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[...]

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[...]

Do not smoke

Smoking is not only bad for the lungs, it's bad for the eyes too!

Double vision

You can suffer double vision in one eye or both eyes together.

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