Glaucoma is an eye condition which is characterised by damage to the optic nerve, caused by high pressure inside the eye. This is usually because the eye’s fluids cannot drain properly and put physical pressure on the nerve. Over time, this can lead to severe vision loss, and in fact, it is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. This short guide aims to give you some essential information about glaucoma and why you should get regular check-ups with an eye doctor.…
When it comes to eye problems, most people tend to assume that it is simply a matter of taking an eye test and possibly getting prescription spectacles or contact lenses. Although this is the most common reason why people may need to pay a visit to an optometrist, this is not the only service that they offer. There is an assortment of reasons why you may require eye surgery. Below are some of the different eye surgeries that you may end up undergoing.…
Australians simply don’t have the best eyesight, with close to 50 percent of the population needing to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to improve their vision. Contact lenses tend to be more popular than eyeglasses as they are convenient, less of a hassle and do not disrupt one’s physical features and appearance. With that said, taking care of your contact lenses is much more difficult than maintaining your eyeglasses. It is not uncommon for microbes to form a biofilm over the inner surface of the contact lens cases and contaminate any contact lenses that are stored inside.…