Eye Conditions Archive

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Myopia Control

Myopia, or short-sightedness, is a focusing condition in which distant objects appear blurred.

Pterygium

A pterygium is a triangular-shaped growth of tissue that starts on the conjunctiva and can extend onto the cornea.

Presbyopia

Presbyopia is a very common age-related change that makes it harder to see clearly at normal reading distance. It is not a disease—just a natural part of ageing.

Posterior Vitreous Detachment

The vitreous is a clear, jelly-like substance that fills the inside of the eye and helps maintain its shape.

Ocular Migraines

Ocular migraines are temporary visual disturbances that can affect one or both eyes.

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), also known as posterior blepharitis, is the most common form of eyelid margin disease.

Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a condition in which the cornea—the clear front surface of the eye—becomes thinner and gradually bulges forward into a cone-like shape.

Hyperopia

Hyperopia, or long-sightedness, occurs when light entering the eye focuses behind the retina instead of directly on it.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye condition in which the optic nerve—the pathway that carries visual information from the eye to the brain—becomes damaged.

Floaters and Spots

Floaters—sometimes called “spots”—are small, shadowy shapes that appear to drift across your field of vision.

Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry eye is a common condition that affects people of all ages.

Diabetes and Your Eyes

More than one million Australians live with diabetes, and many will develop changes in their eyes over time.

Convergence

To see clearly and comfortably at close distances, both eyes must aim precisely at the object being viewed.

Common Eye Conditions

Your visual system is one of the most complex in your body, and most of the information you use every day comes through your eyes.

Chalazion (Meibomian Cyst)

A chalazion is a lump in the eyelid caused by a blocked meibomian gland.

Cataracts

Cataracts occur when the normally clear lens inside the eye becomes cloudy.

Blepharitis

Blepharitis is inflammation of the eyelids. It often causes redness, irritation, dryness and a tired, gritty feeling.

Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a common focusing error where the eye doesn’t bring light to a single sharp point.

Age-Related Maculopathy (Macular Degeneration)

Age-related maculopathy (ARM), also known as macular degeneration, is a condition that affects the small, central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision.

Amblyopia, or “lazy eye,” is reduced vision in one eye because the brain favours the clearer image from the other. The weaker eye doesn’t develop normal vision, and glasses alone usually can’t correct it.

Myopia

Myopia, or short-sightedness, is a focusing condition in which distant objects appear blurred.