Learn more about some of the eye diseases that we encounter at The Eye Practice Optometrists in Sydney’s CBD.
Drusen
Drusen are toxic waste deposits under the retina.
Ectropion
When eyelids (mostly the lower) turn outwards, leaving your eye exposed.
Entropion
When the skin around the eyelids has lost some of its elasticity and tone
Epiphora
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 can cause eye disease like cataract, glaucoma and retinal detachment. It happens when the eye elongates, stretching delicate tissues.
Eye strain
Eye Strain is also known as Asthenopia.
Flashes and floaters
What to do if flashes and floaters suddenly appear.
Glaucoma
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
Hyperopia is a condition in which distance objects are generally seen clearly, but close objects appear blurred.
Irlen syndrome
Irlen syndrome (also known as Meares Irlen Syndrome) arises from a problem with the way the brain interprets visual information.
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
The leading cause of blindness in Australia.
Macular hole
A macular hole is a break in the central part of the macular.
Macular pucker / pre-retinal membrane
The macular is the central part of the retina.
Meibomian gland dysfunction
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
Glands on each eyelid produce this oily component, but they can become blocked.
Ocular migraine
Visual disturbances can be associated with migraine - with or without the headache.
Ocular Rosacea
Inflamed, red eyes can start with the skin.
Optic Neuritis
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.
