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Glaucoma is one of the commonest causes of blindness, get your eyes checked today.
Risk factors: Age – risk increases exponentially with age (1) Family history – genetic factors in 70% of cases. You are twice as likely to develeop AMD if a first degree relative has the disease. (2) Smoking – Not only are you 3 to 4 times more likely to develop AMD, it can occur a lot early
Luke (not his real name) is a 13-year-old boy who came into our clinic after suffering from a red, sore eye for a few weeks. Luke is a wicket keeper who plays cricket three times per week. He was given drops and creams to try and help with the discomfort to his eyes. (The discomfort experienced
Radio interview with The Donaldson Sisters I was interviewed on the radio by The Donaldson Sisters about laser vision correction for the over-50 age group. Laser vision correction can address short-sightedness (myopia), far-sightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism, and reduced near vision (presbyopia). Blended vision – where one eye is corrected for distance and one eye is corrected for
Doctors want schools to make sunglasses compulsory at playtimes after seeing a spike in the number of students with UV damage to their eyes. Some children can develop painful scar tissue and may eventually require surgery. More info: https://t.co/7ukNCO6ZH5 #7News pic.twitter.com/Xkt5QdKhYB — 7 News Adelaide (@7NewsAdelaide) July 9, 2018
When you look at straight lines are you noticing a slight bending? Or is there a patch missing from your vision? Or is the vision reduced in one eyes? These are symptoms of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). You should seek medical attention. If you do have macular degeneration, an ophthalmologist (Eye Specialist) will need
When you cover one eye do you see straight lines as bent? Or are bits missing from the view? These are symptoms of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). You should seek medical attention. If you do have macular degeneration, an ophthalmologist (Eye Specialist) will need to be involved in your care. Macular degeneration is the commonest
“Having the toxin treatment has allowed me to look the world in the eye with confidence. So much of professional life is down to whether your face fits.” This is a quote from a patient who I treated and had undergone more than 25 treatments with botulinum toxin (Botox) to treat her strabismus. With my
Experts say emissions from mobile phones and tablets are “low intensity”. (Credit: ABC) Vitamin companies are peddling “ludicrous” claims about products that protect children’s eyes from the blue light emitted by digital devices, according to doctors. Ads for the dietary supplements suggest they can “guard” or “shield” children’s eyes from “high energy” blue light. However
What are the risks? – Age-related Macular De …
Luke’s Story: At age 13, I got severe sun damage …
50 and over? You can still have laser eye surgery
As seen on Channel 7 Dr Shanel Sharma – No B …
Have you noticed a change in vision in one eye, di …
Have you noticed a change in vision in one eye, di …
Look the world in the eye with confidence – …
Can a vitamin product protect kids’ eyes fro …
Cataract surgery reduces fractured hips
Botox injections for the correction of strabismus
