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Nowadays, people can take certain measures to make sure that their vision impairment doesn’t have as severe an effect on their lives. One type of treatment that is known to help correct vision problems is laser eye surgery.

Learn about the safety of laser eye surgery, the benefits of laser eye surgery, and who would qualify as a good candidate for the procedure.

The eyes are the window to the soul, but doctors can use them as windows into your health.

Among older Australians, cataract is the most common eye disease and cause of visual impairment. 

A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye that interferes with vision by diffusing light as it passes through the eye.

We are excited to introduce the SMILE procedure, new form of laser eye surgery at personalEYES.

What to know before your surgery

According to the Journal of Opthalmology June 2008 issue, eating carrots, peaches, kale and collard greens can help reduce the likelihood of glaucoma.

Having laser eye surgery is a big decision that could change your life. It is also a surgery that requires expertise and precision. Therefore, you must take many things into consideration when choosing a clinic. 

By age 70, many Australians will start seeing signs of cataracts, a cloudy or blurry effect in the lens & if left untreated, cataracts can lead to complete blindness.

There’s no denying dry eye is an irritating condition to live with, with symptoms ranging from a gritty feeling in the eye for some people to extremely sore and irritated eyes in others.

After surveying over 780 Australians who have had vision issues, 35% of respondents admitted to reducing their exercise & some cut back on social activities.

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in the world. Contrary to popular belief it is not just a disease of the elderly & it can be treated.

"Dr Chandra Bala, eye surgeon, warns that fashion sunglasses sold online promising ‘100% UV protection’ give a meagre level of protection that puts eyes at risk.

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Laser eye surgery can be a life-changing procedure that can help improve your eyesight, however, it is the correct solution for you?

How do you know it’s time to consult a specialist about whether LASIK eye surgery is right for you? 

If you are over the age of 40 and find yourself squinting to read, you might be one of more than one billion people around the world with an eye condition called presbyopia.

More than 2 million Australians suffer from dry eye syndrome. Dry eyes can affect the quality of your life, making it uncomfortable to read, watch television or work on the computer.

For those suffering or at risk of AMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration), here are some more facts about your condition, to help with your management strategies.

There are fundamental differences between vision and eyesight, although most people tend to think of them as the same thing.

Most patients become aware of cataracts after the age of 60. However, cataracts start developing much earlier than that in the form of DLS, or Dysfunctional Lens Syndrome. 

Rather than wait for your routine check-up, it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with some of the common signs and symptoms of cataracts.

Around half of Australians aged between over 65 to 74 have cataracts so it’s important that an entire month is dedicated to education and awareness!
 

In 2015 the Foundation will going back to basics with the theme How’s your macula? which encourages those at risk to have an eye test and macula check.

The Extended Medicare Safety Net thresholds are indexed by the Consumer Price Index on 1 January each year. 

Nobody can deny the design brilliance of the human species – but actually, as we live longer, chinks appear. One of those is, that as we grow older, our eyes can’t go the distance. 

JulEYE is The RANZCO Eye Foundation’s national eye health awareness month that takes place during July each year.

A letter of grattitude from a personalEYES patient

Age Related Macular Degeneration is an invasive medical condition which can drastically impair vision. It affects older adults and the central vision is profoundly affected.

Cataract removal has come a long way from when incisions were made using hand-held tools. Now, surgery can be performed with the precision of a laser.

Laser eye surgery is a simple and painless solution to your vision issues.

If you want your child to have healthy eyesight in the long term, look to the sun.

A Drop of Hope for AMD Sufferers. Laboratory tests have found a possible treatment for people suffering from age-related macular degeneration using eye drops to restore cholesterol producing proteins.

A cataract is not a film over the surface of the eye. It is a build-up of protein inside the eye’s lens. Studies show that cataracts are a leading cause of blindness.

In an effort to raise awareness about glaucoma, ‘the silent thief of sight', this year March 10 to 16 will be World Glaucoma Week.

An English study has found a potential link between Parkinson’s disease and visual problems.

According to research published in the JAMA, having cataract surgery can reduce the risk of hip fractures and breaks in people over 65.

A recent study by University of Sydney researchers, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, has found a link between consistent use of aspirin and macular degeneration.

People report an improved quality of life following the surgery; the frequency with which the surgery is performed is a testament to its safety and success.

Lasers should become the principal method in the UK for treating patients with the debilitating eye condition glaucoma.

Celebrity chef George Calombaris was hospitalised over the weekend after sustaining an eye injury.

Noel Alpins, MD, FACS and Clinical Assoc. Prof. Michael Lawless, who were kind enough to share their opinions on future trends in cataract surgery.

The winter flu season is nearly over but there is still a high incidence of viral conjunctivitis going around.

Radial keratotomy was a procedure that was initiated by Dr. Fyodorov in Russia in the 70s. We would not endorse this procedure, as there are now more effective treatment options such as Lasik and ASLA.

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