They say that the eyes are the window to your soul, but did you know they are also a window to your overall health? Signs of many health conditions including those associated with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke can be seen with an eye exam. The retina, or the back of your eye, is the only place …
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I’m sure most of us can relate to having experienced some sort of seasonal allergy when Spring and Summer comes around. For some it’s a mild case of hayfever, whereas for others, it can be a struggle getting through those months. Besides the constant runny nose and sneezing, seasonal allergies also have a large effect on our eyes – from …
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), a condition where the airway is blocked during sleep as a result of tongue and airway muscle relaxation, has recently emerged as a new epidemic in healthcare (1). Often, a person with sleep apnoea may not be aware of their symptoms. Partners and/or family members may observe and report snoring, gasping/grunting during sleep, or episodes where breathing stops …
In the early stages where there are often no or minimal vision concerns, cataracts are monitored every 6 to 12 months by your optometrist. In cases where the cataract starts to affect the vision (blurred vision not correctable with new spectacles, frequent spectacle prescription changes, doubling or haloes and glare sensitivity), removal of the cataracts may be indicated. In certain …
If we are lucky to have enough birthdays, most of us will develop cataracts in our eyes. In some cases, cataracts can occur when we are born or develop in younger years as well. Cataracts do not cause pain, however can affect our quality of vision and increase our sensitivity to light. So what is a cataract? The clouding of …
We’ve all heard or come across interesting contact lens stories in the media – from the lady wearing 27 soft contact lenses in one eye, to teenagers wearing poor quality Halloween contact lenses not fitted by an optometrist. These cases are examples of not following healthy contact lens habits, which unfortunately can sometimes lead to serious vision threatening problems. …
Did you know that contact lenses are not just used for vision correction? There are many special applications of contact lenses – some of them are quite surprising! 1. Cosmetic I recently saw a patient with a badly scarred and blind eye. He was uncomfortable with the way the eye looks especially in photos so was wondering whether there was …
Will eating carrots help you see in the dark? True! Carrots are full of vitamin A which is a precursor to an important chemical substance used by the light sensitive cells in the retina (the rods) for vision in low light / night time. If you are deficient in vitamin A, you can have problems with night vision. [1] However, having …
Image 1: Layers of tears The products you use around your eyes play an important part in your eye health. Similar to brushing your teeth daily, eye hygiene and removal of make-up is essential. We all react to products on our skin differently and for those of us who are more sensitive, hypo-allergenic products are preferable. For those with dry …
All of our GJO optometrists are therapeutically endorsed ophthalmic medicines prescribers, which means we prescribe medications for the eye where necessary. Our practice has expertise in contact lenses and your eye health, and our access to eye medication means we can respond to your eye health concerns efficiently. What do we prescribe eye medications for? Eye Infections. Whether it is the …