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.
10 Eye Symptoms you should NOT ignore!
When most people have something wrong with them the first thing they “do” is “do nothing” – which seems a bit contradictory don’t you think? But remembering after all that it is human nature to wait and see if things [...]
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.
Carotenoids and the eye: what you need to know
Most people know that diet is linked to health, but many don’t realise that very specific diet choices can reduce the risk of eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration. As always, prevention is better than cure. Read on to [...]
Chlorsig: is it the best treatment for a stye?
There’s nothing quite like waking up with a stye to make you feel unattractive. Small as it is, a stye is highly visible because it’s right there, smack-bang in the middle of your eyelid. But how do you get rid [...]
Choroidal melanoma
The most common primary malignant tumour in the eye.
Collagen cross linking
The once-off surgical procedure that can halt keratoconus in its tracks.
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 [...]
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?