EYE CONDITIONS

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENTS

Find out more about the eye conditions we diagnose and treat at Ringwood Eye Specialists.

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Please download the information sheet developed by The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists and find out more about the condition and benefits and risks of treatment.

AGED RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD)

AMD occurs when there is an accumulation of material, called drusen, at the macula. This is the central vision area of the eye. These drusen can lead to loss of cells (dry AMD) or bleeding (wet AMD). Both dry and wet AMD can cause loss of central vision.

BLEPHARITIS

Blepharitis is the inflammation of the lash follicles and glands along the margin of the eyelids.

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HUMAN EYE ANATOMY
IMPORTANT NOTE TO PATIENTS

This website and downloadable leaflets is intended to provide you with general information.

It is not a substitute for advice from your ophthalmologist.

You are encouraged to discuss the benefits and risks of treatment with your ophthalmologist.

CATARACTS

A cataract is the opacity of the natural lens inside the eye that impairs the vision. This happens with ageing, diabetes and as a result of some medications. In most cases, this can be repaired with a procedure and the vision restored.

DETACHED RETINA

A retinal detachment is when the retina separates from the inside wall of the eye and stops functioning. Vision loss and a shadow develops in the area that is detached.

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HUMAN EYE ANATOMY
IMPORTANT NOTE TO PATIENTS

This website and downloadable leaflets is intended to provide you with general information.

It is not a substitute for advice from your ophthalmologist.

You are encouraged to discuss the benefits and risks of treatment with your ophthalmologist.

DIABETIC RETINOPATHY

Diabetic retinopathy is when the tiny blood vessels in the retina become diseased and damaged due to long-standing diabetes. It can cause loss of central vision due to swelling of the macula or floaters in the vision due to bleeding.

DRY EYE SYNDROME

Dry eye syndrome is when the eye does not produce enough tears or the quality of the tears are poor.

EPIPHORA

Epiphora is the overflowing of the tears due either an overproduction of tears or a failure for the tears to drain adequately into the tear ducts and then into the nasal passage.

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HUMAN EYE ANATOMY
IMPORTANT NOTE TO PATIENTS

This website and downloadable leaflets is intended to provide you with general information.

It is not a substitute for advice from your ophthalmologist.

You are encouraged to discuss the benefits and risks of treatment with your ophthalmologist.

FLASHES & FLOATERS

The vitreous body fills the inside of the eye. Floaters can be seen when the vitreous body breaks down a little and casts a shadow on the retina. Flashes occur when the vitreous body tugs on the retina.

GLAUCOMA

Glaucoma is the name of a group of eye diseases characterized by damage to the optic nerve, which connects the retina to the brain. It is usually associated to excessively high pressure inside the eyeball.

If you have any questions please contact our friendly reception team:
HUMAN EYE ANATOMY
IMPORTANT NOTE TO PATIENTS

This website and downloadable leaflets is intended to provide you with general information.

It is not a substitute for advice from your ophthalmologist.

You are encouraged to discuss the benefits and risks of treatment with your ophthalmologist.

PTERYGIUM

Pterygium is an abnormal mass of tissue coming from the conjunctiva of the corner of the eye that can obstruct the vision by growing over the cornea. It is caused by ultraviolet light damage over many years.

REFRACTIVE SURGERY

The aim of refractive surgery is to reduce a person’s dependence on glasses and contact lenses. This is achieved by treating nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism.

If you have any questions please contact our friendly reception team:
HUMAN EYE ANATOMY
IMPORTANT NOTE TO PATIENTS

This website and downloadable leaflets is intended to provide you with general information.

It is not a substitute for advice from your ophthalmologist.

You are encouraged to discuss the benefits and risks of treatment with your ophthalmologist.

STRABISMUS SURGERY

Strabismus is the term for incorrect alignment of the eyes. Some strabismus can be corrected with glasses whilst others may be suitable for surgical treatment.

UVEITIS

Uveitis is an inflammation of the eye. It can affect many of the structures in the eye. It is most commonly an isolated condition but can be associated with other body immune disorders.

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