Dry eye includes dry or watery eyes and eye irritation. Dry eye occurs in people who produce fewer or lower quality tears. Find out what products are available for dry eyes and eye irritation.
Eye Health
Sjogren’s syndrome
Sjögren’s syndrome – also known as Sjogren syndrome – is a chronic (ongoing) disease that typically results in symptoms of dry eyes and dry mouth. It is caused by problems with the immune system.
Video: How to put in eye drops and ointments
Eye drops and eye ointments are used to treat many eye problems. Because they go directly into the eye they can get to work fast. Watch this video of how to apply them correctly.
Eye injuries: prevention
While eye injuries are common, most are preventable. Read how to protect your eyes from injury at work, at home and at play.
Contact lens care
Find out the different types of contact lenses, how to care for them and tips on handling contact lenses.
Corneal injuries
Injuries to the cornea are common, and include abrasions and foreign bodies. Find out more about their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Eyes in the sun
Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can damage the eyes, especially in Australia. Problems include sunburn to the cornea, surfer’s eye (pterygium), and cataracts.
Video: Hitting the books hurts your eyesight
Spending extra years studying has a whole heap of benefits, but it doesn’t do your eyesight any good. Find out how to offset the effects on your eyesight.
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is type of refractive error where the front surface of the eye (the cornea) or the lens inside the eye has an irregular curvature which causes the vision to be distorted and blurred.
Dry eye
Dry eye is a term used when the eye does not produce tears that lubricate the eye adequately. The eye may feel dry, gritty and sore, but not painful.
