Diabetes and Vision Loss – Dr. Norman Swan
Untreated diabetes can cause haemorrhage and retinal problem which left unattended can lead to vision loss. Diabetes is a very
Dry eyes: 9 Tips to relieve symptoms
When your tears don’t provide adequate moisture for your eyes, you may notice symptoms of dry eye. One in 5
The importance of contact lens hygiene
A British woman who swam and showered without removing her contact lenses, caught a bug that damaged her vision permanently.
Cataracts – Aboriginal health
Inside each of our eyes is something called the lens. The lens in the eye, is like the lens of
Eye symptoms in patients with COVID-19
1 April 2020 Nearly one-third of patients with COVID-19 treated at a hospital centre had eye problems, a small study
Dietary vitamins may protect against cataract
When the lens of the eye becomes cloudy, it’s known as a cataract. Cataracts are more common as people age
Can vitamin C reduce cataract risk?
Cataracts are a leading cause of vision loss and health costs. Cataracts occur when there is a build-up of protein
Sjogren’s syndrome
Sjögren’s syndrome – also known as Sjogren syndrome – is a chronic (ongoing) disease that typically results in symptoms of
Video: How to put in eye drops and ointments
Eye drops and eye ointments are used to treat many eye problems, such as conjunctivitis. Because they go directly into
Eye injuries: prevention
Eye injuries are common, with thousands occurring each year in Australia. While some workplaces are particular risky, e.g. construction and