Blocked tear duct

A blocked tear duct prevents your tears from draining well. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments of blocked tear ducts.

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Uveitis

If left untreated, uveitis - or inflammation of the middle layer of your eye, can lead to blindness. Here's how to spot the symptoms of uveitis.

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Eye floaters

Small specks, cobweb-like strands or clouds that move across your vision are called eye floaters. You can learn more about eye floaters here.

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Eye diseases

Find information on common eye diseases, such as conjunctivitis, glaucoma, refractive errors, cataracts, colour blindness, diabetic retinopathy and keratoconus.

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The role of a ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologists are eye doctors or surgeons who specialise in assessment diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. Learn what an ophthalmologist does.

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Refractive errors

Refractive errors are very common, causing blurred vision. Learn about short sightedness, astigmatism and other types of refractive errors here.

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Correcting a squint (adult)

Strabismus surgery should make your eyes point in the same direction and improve any double vision.

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Macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can lead to vision loss. You can reduce your risk with healthy lifestyle choices and having regular eye checks.

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Presbyopia

Presbyopia is a normal condition in which your eyes become less able to focus as you age. Learn how presbyopia changes your vision and how it can be corrected.

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Colour blindness

If you are colour blind, you may find find it hard to tell red from green, or blue from yellow. Find out more about colour vision testing.

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Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve and can lead to vision loss. Learn more about glaucoma symptoms, treatments and causes.

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Cataracts

Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of your eye. They are a leading cause of blindness, especially in older people. Learn more about cataracts.

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Correcting a squint (child)

Strabismus surgery should make your child’s eyes point in the same direction. Sometimes the operation gives better long-term results the earlier it is performed.

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Trachoma

Trachoma is a contagious eye infection that can cause blindness if left untreated. Learn how to prevent and treat trachoma.

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Long-sightedness (hyperopia)

Long-sightedness (hyperopia) is a common eye condition that causes close objects to appear blurred. Learn what causes long-sightedness and about the treatments.

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Short-sightedness (myopia)

Short-sightedness, or myopia, is a common eye condition that causes distant objects to appear blurred. Learn how it affects vision and about treatment options.

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Keratoconus

Keratoconus is an eye condition which where the cornea thins and bulges outward into a cone shape, causing vision loss.

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Retinal detachment

Retinal detachment is a medical emergency caused by ageing and eye injury. If you experience vision disturbance, go to the emergency department.

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Eye infections

Eye infections like conjunctivitis can be caused by viruses or bacteria. Some eye infections are serious – learn about the symptoms and treatment.

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Astigmatism

Astigmatism may be present from birth or develop with age, injuries, or diseases causing blurred vision. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatments.

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Ptosis surgery (adult)

Ptosis surgery involves lifting your eyelid to improve its position and improve your vision.

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Entropion and ectropion repair

An entropion or ectropion repair is an operation to correct an eyelid that turns in or turns out. The operation should improve symptoms caused by entropion or ectropion.

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Optic neuritis

Eye pain and sudden loss of vision? It could be optic neuritis, inflammation of your optic nerve — learn about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Corneal ulcers

A corneal ulcer will make the affected eye red and painful. Find out why you need to seek prompt medical treatment if you think you might have a corneal ulcer.

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Guide dogs

Guide dogs, also called seeing eye dogs, are trained to help people who are blind or visually impaired to travel safely and independently.

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Blurred vision

Blurred vision can occur due to fatigue or irritation, but it may also signal a serious issue. Learn what to do if you experience sudden blurry vision.

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Charles Bonnet syndrome

People with Charles Bonnet syndrome experience visions (phantom images) but are mentally healthy. Learn more about living with the condition here.

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Amblyopia (lazy eye)

Amblyopia (lazy eye) occurs when someone’s eye develops abnormally. Early diagnosis and treatment is important.

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Eye cancer

Eye cancer develops when abnormal cells in the eye grow and divide uncontrollably. Eye cancer is rare in Australia, but it can be hard to treat.

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Glaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy)

Glaucoma is a common problem, causing damage to the optic nerve where it leaves the eye. Glaucoma surgery can be performed to reduce the risk of further damage to the optic nerve.

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