Pterygium
A pterygium is a lump of tissue that grows over the cornea. It usually occurs on the nose side of the eye.
Corneal Abrasion & Ulcers
A corneal abrasion is when there has been some form of physical trauma to the eye which has impacted the eye surface. A corneal ulcer (microbial keratitis) is where there is an open wound on the cornea that is often caused by a bacterial infection. A viral or fungal infection may also cause this. It […]
Corneal Dystrophy
What is Corneal Dystrophy? Treatments: Specialists covering this condition: Dr Tanya Trinh
Eye Socket – Thyroid Eye Disease
The thyroid gland located in the neck, produces thyroid hormones that helps regulate our metabolism.
Orbit Tumours
The orbit (eye socket) is shaped like an ice cream cone, with the eyeball at the front and the orbit walls being made of bone. The orbit has a small volume of about 30ml, 7ml of which comprise the eyeball. Other important structures within the orbit include the muscles controlling eye movement, the optic nerve, […]
Orbital Infections
The orbit (eye socket) is shaped like an ice cream cone, with the eyeball at the front and the orbit walls being made of bone. The orbit has a small volume of about 30ml, 7ml of which comprise the eyeball. Other important structures within the orbit include the muscles controlling eye movement, the optic nerve, […]
Astigmatism
Blurred vision requiring spectacles may be caused by myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism. Astigmatism is common with at least 50% of patients having some. It blurs vision because the cornea has an asymmetric pattern of focusing. Astigmatism can be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, laser vision correction surgery and implantable contact lens surgery. Specialists covering this condition: […]
Cataract
Cataract is a common cause of vision impairment but is completely curable with surgery.
Far Sightedness (Hyperopia)
Hyperopia means you can see distant objects very well but have difficulty seeing objects that are up close.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that leads to the slow destruction of the optic nerve at the back of the eye, which then causes vision loss.
