Blepharitis Management
Blepharitis is a common eyelid inflammation with symptoms that can include burning, flaking, crusting, tearing, irritation, itching, redness in eyelid margins, and a foreign body sensation. It can be associated with a low-grade bacterial ... Continue Reading
It is Myopia Awareness Week!
MYOPIA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS SHORT-SIGHTEDNESS OR NEAR-SIGHTEDNESS, IS INCREASING AT AN ALARMING RATE WORLDWIDE, DOUBLING IN CHILDREN OVER THE COURSE OF A SINGLE GENERATION. 36% OF AUSTRALIANS ARE PREDICTED TO BE MYOPIC BY 2021 ... Continue Reading
How can my eyes make me a safer driver?
Research tells us that people with poor vision have a 30 percent higher crash involvement rate than those with good vision.1 This isn’t surprising, given around 90% of the decisions we make while driving is ... Continue Reading
May is Macula Month
Macula disease is the leading cause of blindness and severe vision loss in Australia. Apar of the Macula Month Awareness campaign, Beckenham Optometrist is encouraging our community to learn about their risk and take ... Continue Reading
Eyelid contact dermatitis
Eyelid contact dermatitis is an inflammatory reaction involving the eyelid skin that is caused by contact with a trigger substance. It may be a result of irritation (irritant contact dermatitis) or allergies (allergic contact dermatitis). Signs ... Continue Reading
6 Tips for Maintaining Good Eyesight
How Do I Maintain Healthy Vision? Maintaining healthy vision is more than having a regular eye examination. Your overall health can impact your eye health. Here are 6 tips for maintaining good eyesight. Eat ... Continue Reading
Eye Melanoma
Melanoma is a type of cancer that develops in the cells that produce melanin — the pigment that gives your skin its color. Your eyes also have melanin-producing cells and can develop melanoma. Eye ... Continue Reading
Happy Easter!
We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend, we will be closed over Easter Friday, Saturday and Monday. If you have an eye emergency the Sydney Eye Hospital can be contacted on (02) 9382 7111 ... Continue Reading
Eye love dark chocolate
It is not just the nutrients in the humble carrot that aid in healthy eyesite! ... Continue Reading
What happens if I sleep in my contact lenses?
The latest research shows that 24% of Australia contact lens wearers leave their contacts in overnight at least once every two weeks, placing them at increased risk of eye infection and ulcers. Below are ... Continue Reading
