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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
This week – May 22-28 2016 – is Macular Degeneration Awareness week, and here at Sydney Ophthalmic Specialists, we encourage each and every one of you to get your eyes checked regularly. If you’re over 50 years of age, then you’re at risk of macular degeneration. Have your eyes checked with your optometrist or ophthalmologist […]
It normally takes 20 to 30 minutes for dilating eyedrops to be effective. Individuals with light coloured eyes (blue or green) will dilate faster than people with darker coloured eyes. Dilated pupils cause light sensitivity and difficulty focusing on near objects. These effects can last for several hours, depending on the strength of the drop used and on […]
Wear sunglasses when outdoors – particularly UV protection sunglasses. This can help delay the formation of cataract and pterygium, prevent retinal damage and also protect the delicate skin around the eyes. Don’t smoke. Smoking is linked to the development of macular degeneration and cataracts. Eat right. Enjoying a healthy diet rich in fresh fruit […]
One question we are frequently asked by our young patients with vision impairment is “Will I be able to drive a car”? All too often unfortunately our answer to this all important question is “No”. That may be all a thing of the past fairly soon! The legal vision requirements for driving a car with […]
This week 8-15 May 2016 is world retinoblastoma awareness week. This is a great opportunity for us to spread the word in Australia about watching out for the “white glow” in children’s eyes. Did you know that 50% of adults in the UK have never heard of retinoblastoma? Here are a few quick facts about […]
We are so proud to share with you that one of our young patients is the cover boy of the latest issue of the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) magazine! We have known Lachlan from the age of 2 months when he first came to see our paediatric ophthalmologist Dr Michael Jones […]
