What is a cataract? A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of the eye, which causes a decrease in vision. A cataract is likened to the lens of a camera becoming fogged up. Cataracts are quite common, and are the leading cause of vision loss in people aged over 40 years. The natural […]
Protection from UV rays required all year round The sun is not just something to consider in Summer – our eyes need protection from it’s harmful UV rays all year round. Paediatric ophthalmologist Dr Caroline Catt has was recently interviewed by Paula Goodyer for House & Garden magazine’s Health feature. Dr Catt was asked about the importance of protecting our […]
An update on the ‘Bionic Eye’ The following article ‘Bionic Vision’ was published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology in the ‘Eyenet magazine’ September 2017 edition. We have gratefully accepted their offer to share it with you after receiving many inquiries as to the progress that has been made & where science is up to in the development of […]
Eye Cancer in Children While no one likes seeing the words cancer and children in the same sentence we felt it was important to share some facts about this very serious condition. Did you know that Retinoblastoma is the most common eye cancer in children? Retinoblastoma usually presents very early on in a child’s life, either in infancy or […]
Ever Wondered how we test children’s eyes? Parents often ask “at what age can I have my child’s eyes checked?”. By using appropriate examination techniques, children’s eyes can be assessed at any age (and they should be checked every two years). In fact, every week Dr Catt examines many preterm babies! Age is no barrier to […]
How do you know if your Child has a Vision Problem? In keeping with the theme of Children’s Week 2016, one of our wonderful paediatric ophthalmologists Dr Caroline Catt has written a useful blog piece for RANZCO describing what to look out for when it comes to your child’s vision. Read it here: https://ranzco.edu/media-and-advocacy/blog/how-do-i-know-if-my-child-has-vision-problems
Tips for Keeping Children’s Eyes Healthy Children’s Week™ is a national celebration of children’s rights, talents and citizenship and always celebrated around Universal Children’s Day which is held on the fourth Wednesday of October in Australia. We are taking this opportunity to increase awareness on children’s eye health & the steps that can be taken to ensure that […]
Scelerisque ac, ac mid dis eu, placerat magna sed rhoncus. Turpis dignissim. Lundium tristique mattis hac, ac pulvinar dignissim nunc. Urna, elementum, parturient enim, a cras, phasellus cursus, hac urna massa odio, urna adipiscing purus sit? Turpis ut hac, nisi?
Why is this happening & what can you do about it? ‘Blepharospasm’ is the name given to an abnormal, involuntary blinking or spasm of the eyelids. Blepharospasm is associated with an abnormal function of the basal ganglion (The basal ganglion is the part of the brain responsible for controlling the muscles!) from an unknown cause. […]
Education on point Sydney Ophthalmic Specialists hosted an annual CPD accredited optometry education evening on Tuesday 4th October. Five of our seven Ophthalmologists presented on different topics in ophthalmology & all received great feedback from our visiting optometrists. The topics covered all areas of our ophthalmic specialities; Dr Frank Martin opened the night talking about “The Baby […]
The Role of the Ophthalmologist in the management of Dyslexia Dr Frank Martin has co-written an article published in the spring edition of Eye2Eye; RANZCO’s quarterly newsletter. The article, which you can read below, aims to address the issues around specific management of Dyslexia when it comes to the Ophthalmologist. Reading difficulty/specific learning difficulty/developmental dyslexia […]
What does chewing gum have to do with Giant-Cell Arteritis?? Our resident Neuro Ophthalmologist Dr Clare Fraser had an interesting article published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine. We are very proud of Dr Fraser & feel fortunate to have her on our talented team of doctors at Sydney Ophthalmic specialists. To read the article […]
Dr Caroline Catt talks Strabismus in her recently published article Our very own Dr Caroline Catt has had her article on Strabismus in Children published in the Australian online journal ‘Australian Doctor’ last month. Her article, featured below, discusses the different types of strabismus, methods of assessment & the recommended treatment options for strabismus in children. To read Dr Catt’s article double click on each page to […]
How much screen time should my child be having? Will screen time cause damage to my child’s eyes? These are questions we so often get asked at Sydney Ophthalmic Specialists. Our advice is that screen time is fine for children, so long as you follow some simple rules: – Use screen time in moderation, and […]
Dr Frank Martin named President for IPOSC International Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Council Our very own Dr Frank Martin will be taking on the prestigious role of President of IPOSC from July 2016. The international Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Council (IPOSC) “works to preserve and restore eye health and enhance visual function in children, and ocular alignment and binocularity in […]
Have you or someone you know recently been diagnosed with cataracts? Or perhaps you’d just like to know the ins and outs of what exactly a cataract is? We thought we’d put together a brief summary all about cataracts for you. Have a read through, and if you have any questions about cataracts, please feel […]
Improved Retinal Care at Sydney Ophthalmic Specialists We are very excited to announce the acquisition of a new Zeiss Visucam 500 Fundus camera at SOS. Having this technology available means we are now able to perform Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA) in house in addition to capturing very detailed photos of the back of your eye. This […]
Have a read of this article published a few weeks ago in Sydney’s The Sunday Telegraph featuring Sydney Ophthalmic Specialists very own paediatric ophthalmologist Dr Michael Jones. In an exciting development, optical company Essilor has launched the Australian Aphakic Spectacle Project, which aims to provide children born with congenital cataracts free spectacles each year. This has […]
Don’t forget to join Sydney Ophthalmic Specialists on our social media pages to keep up to date with all the latest news and developments. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Google Plus. Simply click on the icons on the top right of our homepage at www.sosdoctors.com.au
Whilst you’re in the Sydney CBD for your eye appointment this May and June 2016, why not stick around for the spectacular Vivid light display? Vivid is now in it’s 8th year, and is the largest light, music, arts and ideas festival in the world, and best of all, it is right on the doorstep […]
