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.
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
Contact lens care
There are 2 types of contact lenses: hard lenses, or rigid gas permeable lenses; and soft lenses. Soft lenses are
Corneal injuries
The cornea is the transparent dome at the front of the eye that covers the pupil and the iris (the
Eyes in the sun
Too much sun can damage the eyes. As with skin damage, it is the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun
Video: Hitting the books hurts your eyesight
Myopia – more commonly known as short-sightedness – is a visual condition that means you have trouble seeing into the
Astigmatism
What is astigmatism? Astigmatism is a type of refractive error where the front surface of the eye (the cornea) or
