Conditions
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Eye Glossary
Adie's Pupil - a pupil that does not react normally to bright light due to impaired nerve function; usually does not interfere substantially with vision
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Eye Anatomy
The cornea is the clear, transparent front layer of the eye through which light passes The iris gives our eyes colour and it functions like the aperture on a camera
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How the Eye Works
Normal vision relies on healthy eyes, normal visual pathways and a healthy visual area of the brain.
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Vision Disorders
Refractive errors cause decreased vision, visual discomfort ("eye strain"), and/or amblyopia.
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Recurrent Corneal Erosion
The cornea is the clear front windshield of the eye. Erosions occur when the top skin layer of the cornea tear, typically at night-time or when you wake from sleep...
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Fuch's Endothelial Dystrophy
Fuch's endothelial dystrophy is an inherited degenerative condition of the cornea. The cornea is the clear front windshield of the eye.
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Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a degenerative disorder of the cornea, the clear focusing surface at the front of the eye.
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes and a leading cause of blindness. It occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels nourishing the retina...
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Dry Eyes
A dry eye is one of decreased or deficient tears. It is referred to as Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca.
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness.
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Cataract
Cataract surgery has improved dramatically over recent years into one of the safest and most effective operations.
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Dry AMD is an aging process that causes accumulation of waste product under the macula leading to the formation of drusen.
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Flashes and Floaters
Floaters are usually seen as spots, cobwebs or strands moving across the vision. They are usually due to particles floating in the vitreous (jelly-like substance that fills the eye).
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Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva (the surface layer over the white of the eye) causing redness of the eye, swelling of the eyelids and watery or mucous discharge.
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Blepharitis
Blepharitis is a common, chronic problem of the eyelid margin which causes irritation, redness and crusting of the eyelids.
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Chalazion in Children
Within the eyelid, there are many meibomian glands that produce oily fluid that forms part of the tears.
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Blocked Tear Ducts in Children
Tears normally flow into the nose via the tear duct. Sometimes the lower end of the tear duct fails to open at birth.
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Adult Strabismus
Strabismus or squint is a condition in which the two eyes are not pointing in the same direction.
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Paediatric Ophthalmology
A squint occurs when the two eyes are not pointing in the same direction. Most commonly, one eye will turn in or out...