Learn more about some of the eye diseases that we encounter at The Eye Practice Optometrists in Sydney’s CBD.
Entropion explained
When the skin around the eyelids has lost some of its elasticity and tone
Epiphora explained
An eye condition that results in watery eyes.
Eye disease management
At The Eye Practice we manage a range of eye conditions and diseases, from dry eye to macular degenaration.
Eye diseases caused by myopia
Myopia is a risk factor for eye conditions such as cataract, glaucoma and retinal detachment. This is a result of eye elongation, which stretches the delicate tissues of the eye.
Eyestrain explained
Eye Strain is also known as Asthenopia.
Flashes and floaters explained
What to do if flashes and floaters suddenly appear.
Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC)
Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC) primarily affects contact lens wearers, including those who wear soft lenses, but especially the silicon hydrogel variety. Hard contact lens wearers rarely exhibit GPC. In fact one of the treatments for GPC is to swap from soft
Glaucoma explained
The secret thief of sight.
Glaucoma signs and symptoms
Most commonly, there are no symptoms.
Glaucoma treatment
How do we lower IOP and protect your optic nerve?
Help! My Chlorsig eye drops are not working…
It’s a common scenario: you develop a red eye; you see your GP or pharmacist; you start using Chlorsig eye drops or eye ointment. Three weeks later, you still have a red eye – maybe even redder than it was
High blood pressure and cholesterol
Cholesterol and your eyes.
Hyperopia explained
Hyperopia is a condition in which distance objects are generally seen clearly, but close objects appear blurred.
Let’s talk about pain: shingles and the eye
Shingles is the disease caused when the chicken pox virus reactivates. It is associated with eye problems, some very serious, but the most debilitating thing is the nerve pain that can persist even after the rash has healed. Many people
Macular degeneration explained
The leading cause of blindness in Australia.
Macular hole explained
A macular hole is a break in the central part of the macular.
Macular pucker / pre-retinal membrane explained
The macular is the central part of the retina.
Meibomian gland dysfunction explained
Meibomian gland dysfunction is a common condition where the gland becomes blocked and the oil produced gets thickened or poor in quality.
Meibomian gland dysfunction symptoms and treatment
Glands on each eyelid produce this oily component, but they can become blocked.
Ocular migraine explained
Visual disturbances can be associated with migraine - with or without the headache.
Ocular rosacea explained
Inflamed, red eyes can start with the skin.
Optic neuritis explained
Often associated with auto-immune diseases.
Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a medical imaging technique that takes an image of the layers behind the retina to see what is going on under the surface.
Photokeratitis explained
A painful condition that occurs when the eyes have been exposed to ulraviolet light.
Pinguecula explained
A a small, slightly raised yellow growth that forms on the white of the eye.