Eye Health

Eye diseases are relatively rare, although they become more common as we get older. All eye diseases should be regarded as serious – even diseases

Pterygium A fleshy overgrowth of the skin on the surface of the eye that can become raised, red and sore. It is caused by exposure

Eye examinations at Beckenham Optometrist are comprehensive and customized to the individual. Our optometrists ask about how you use your eyes in your work and

One in four children between the ages of 5 and 12 suffer from an undiagnosed vision problem that affects their educational performance. It is therefore important that children have regular eye examinations and that you are aware of the signs.

Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye diseases in which the optic nerve at the back of the eye is slowly destroyed.

About seven per cent of the Australian population over 25 years of age have diabetes, increasing to about 24 per cent of people over 75

Cataracts are cloudy areas that form in the lens of the eye and result in a gradual painless reduction in sight. Poor vision results because

Keratoconus is an eye condition that causes the clear front surface of the eye, known as the cornea, to thin and bulge forward. The bulging

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) damages the part of the retina responsible for central vision and makes it difficult to see small details of objects. Side