Case 4: May is Macular Month, so our “Eyes of the Month” case study discusses a young woman who experienced “blue sprinkles” in her eyes, leading to a diagnosis of Bilateral Acute Macular Neuroretinopathy. Patient Visit: A 22-year-old female was referred to Queensland Eye and Retina Specialists after one night experiencing “blue sprinkles” in her […]
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Case 3: Patient Visit: A 55-year-old female attended Queensland Eye and Retina Specialists at the request of her treating ophthalmologist, for assessment of her left macula. She did not have any particular concerns and was asymptomatic. Past ocular history included bilateral cataract surgery 4 months prior and a very mild amount of post-operative cystoid macular
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Case 2: To celebrate World Glaucoma Week, our March “Eyes of the Month” case study follows an older gentleman who was urgently seen for raised intraocular pressure that resulted in glaucoma. Patient Visit: A 66-year-old gentleman was urgently referred to Queensland Eye and Retina Specialists on a Wednesday afternoon at 4:30pm for raised intraocular pressure.
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Case 1: Our first “Eyes of the Month” case study follows an older patient who experienced sudden onset vision blurriness in only one eye, along with depth perception issues. Patient Visit: An 80-year-old male from North Queensland was referred to Queensland Eye and Retina Specialists with a three-day history of sudden onset blurred vision in
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The multi-modal imaging capabilities of the Nikon Optos allow the ophthalmologists at Queensland Eye and Retina Specialists to diagnose and treat a number of potentially sight-threatening eye conditions. The fundus fluorescence angiography (FFA) and indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) modalities on the Nikon Optos play a significant role in assessing the blood supply to the retina
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It is often said that prevention is better than cure. When it comes to eye health this is no different, as around 90% of vision impairment in Australia is preventable if detected early. Queensland Eye and Retina Specialists are strong advocates of preventative eye care, and provide their team of highly skilled ophthalmologists with high
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Dr Katie Chen is a highly qualified ophthalmologist at QERS, consulting in generalophthalmology with a subspecialty in Oculoplastic. We asked Dr Chen a few questions to get to know more about herself and her practice. Q1. What are you passionate about (or in) ophthalmology? The doctor-patient relationship has evolved from traditionally very paternalistic to now
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September 24, 2023 – World Retina Day Did you know that the last Sunday of September each year is designated World Retina Day? This means that on September 24, 2023, Queensland Eye and Retina Specialists will appeal to optometrists, ophthalmologists, and society in general not to leave anyone in the dark. Over 100 million people
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Eyes are often referred to as the ‘windows to the soul’, but they also serve as windows to your health. Regular eye checks are incredibly important for your wellness and life quality; they are crucial aspects of proactive healthcare, not simply about getting a new prescription. Studies show that approximately 90% of Australian vision impairment
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JulEYE, an annual global initiative, is a month-long campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of eye health, promoting preventive measures for maintaining good vision. Educating individuals about eye conditions, the importance of regular eye examinations, and healthy habits to protect and preserve eyesight remains at the forefront of this important initiative. At Queensland
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