It can be stressful and overwhelming to navigate your options when experiencing an eye emergency. At Queensland Eye and Retina Specialists, our team of experienced ophthalmologists are able to provide care for a number of ocular emergencies. We understand that ocular emergencies require prompt recognition and appropriate treatment and timely management may improve visual outcomes. […]
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A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, which affects almost all Australians at some point in their lifetime. At Queensland Eye and Retina Specialists, it is our priority to deliver premium eye care, offering numerous cataract lens options to meet your unique needs. Generally, cataracts are caused by aging, but the
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Diabetes is a chronic health condition which can lead to serious damage to the heart, kidneys, blood vessels, nerves and eyes. It is estimated that today, 1 in 10 people are affected by diabetes, a number which has been steadily increasing for the past few decades. When it comes to the eyes, it is estimated
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Thursday the 13th of October is World Sight Day, and this year the focus will be on the importance of eye care. Eye conditions come in all categories of seriousness, and almost all of us will encounter an eye issue at some stage of our lives. The key is to take as much care of
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Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in working age Australians, a staggering statistic, considering the fact that almost all diabetes related blindness can be prevented. Most GPs will know that the two golden rules of diabetic eye disease management are, EARLY DIAGNOSIS and PROMPT TREATMENT. If the damage to the eye is detected before
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Thyroid eye disease is present in up to 40% of patients with an autoimmune thyroid condition. Most commonly associated with Grave’s disease, a small number of presentations can also be associated with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Early signs of TED can be subtle and its diagnosis is missed or delayed in over half of affected patients. TED
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The YAG laser is a quick and painless laser treatment that is sometimes needed to clear the eye’s capsule after cataract surgery. YAG stands for yttrium aluminium garnet, which is a type of crystal inside the laser. In a small number of cataract surgery patients, the capsule that holds the lens implant turns cloudy. This
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