My eye has pressure!?
Everyone understands what blood pressure is and why it is important. But less people understand eye pressure. It’s what your optometrist...
Why bother having routine eye tests?
When we are young, we tend to think we are immortal... well I did anyway. Unfortunately sometimes the mind doesn't realize what is going...
What's the difference between the kinds of laser eye surgery?
It can be a bit confusing to understand the different laser procedures available. Currently there are 3 main types: LASIK, SMILE and...
Can I get addicted to eyedrops?
Many of us have used eye drops. It might be for dry eye or allergy or just to look a bit better after a late night. But many of my...
How long does laser eye surgery last?
"How long will my laser eye surgery last?" This is a really common question from my patients. A better question might be "What's going...
How did I get conjunctivitis??
Conjunctivitis or a viral or bacterial infection of the lining of your eyes is really common. Yet I am constantly amazed at how little my...
My vision is blurry... so I just need glasses right?
Your vision is blurry- so that must just mean you need glasses right? Well, not always and knowing the difference is important. When you...
Everyone gets cataracts.. just like everyone gets wrinkles :)
It never ceases to perplex me how surprised some of my patients are when I tell them they have the beginnings of cataract... especially...
Herpes?? In the eye???
You probably are aware you can get cold sores or herpes on your lip but most people are amazed (or repulsed) when I tell them they have...
Australia .. sun, surf and Pterygium
We are a sun loving nation but unfortunately it comes with consequences. One is something called a pterygium- that's the wing-shaped red...
