Cataracts are a common condition that can result in the loss of clear, sharp vision. If you’ve been diagnosed with cataracts, don’t worry; cataract surgery is a common and successful procedure. But, like with any other medical procedure, preparation is key. In this blog post, we’ll share everything you need to know to prepare for cataract surgery, including what to expect before, during and after the surgery. Before Surgery The first step in preparing for cataract surgery is to schedule a pre-operative appointment with your ophthalmologist.
15 February 2024
Hypertensive retinopathy causes retinal blood vessels to thicken. Your retina is located at the rear of your eye and plays a vital role in the transferring of light to your brain for the processing of images. When you develop hypertensive retinopathy, the blood supply to your retina becomes restricted, and this causes swelling and puts too much pressure on your optical nerve. The condition is caused by high blood pressure, which can occur due to being overweight, consuming too much salt and being exposed to high levels of stress.
15 June 2023
If it's been some time since you last visited an optometrist and everything seems to be okay with your vision, you may be tempted to skip any appointment. You may not feel that you need any glasses or contact lenses and have not encountered any strange symptoms, so you may want to spend your time elsewhere. Yet, there's a good reason why optometrists recommend regular exams, apart from the need for any vision correction.
12 July 2022
If you've been experiencing visual disturbances, such as light sensitivity, blurred vision or reduced peripheral vision, you likely feel worried about what could be causing these changes to your vision. It's common to put off a health check when you're worried about the unknown, but there are lots of common causes of visual disturbances that are relatively easy to treat. Read on to learn about three common causes of visual disturbances.
30 September 2021
This article explores four things diabetics can do to keep their eyes healthy such as visiting the eye doctor regularly, eating a healthy diet, keeping fit, and stopping smoking and drinking alcohol. Read on to find out more! See Your Optometrist Regularly If you have diabetes or are at risk of developing it (for example, due to family history or carrying extra weight), then your optometrist can test for signs of vascular retinopathy using an eye scan called an OCT (optical coherence tomography).
26 February 2021
Often confused with opticians and optometrists, ophthalmologists are, in simple terms, specialised doctors that diagnose and treat vision disorders and physical eye problems. Although optometrists and ophthalmologists can prescribe contact lenses, spectacles and medication, the latter is also trained in carrying out eye surgeries to correct eye problems. Therefore, when you develop a condition that is affecting your vision, you should go see an ophthalmologist. Nonetheless, considering that a good number of people tend to neglect this medical field since they only think of eye problems as the need for corrective eyewear, it is easy for some symptoms to go unchecked, and this could lead to irreparable damage to one's vision.
30 July 2020
Prescription eyewear is typically associated with spectacles. Hence, when it comes to protective eyewear to guard against Aussie's harsh sun, most people tend to think that having contact lenses on means they should just wear normal sunglasses. Alternatively, if you exclusively wear spectacles, then you may have the variety that comes with dark lenses that you can clip onto them. When it comes to convenience, however, you will find prescription sunglasses a much better option than the two above mentioned.
23 May 2019