For optometrists, few clinical findings require more decisive action than a symptomatic retinal tear or retinal detachment. Flashes, new floaters, a visual field defect or sudden loss of vision can signal a retinal break or evolving retinal detachment. Once a retinal tear or detachment is suspected, the priority is no longer simply establishing the diagnosis; […]
Epiretinal membrane (ERM) is one of the most frequently encountered macular conditions in clinical practice. While many patients remain asymptomatic or experience only mild visual disturbance, others develop progressive retinal distortion with significant functional impairment. The challenge for referrers is determining which patients are likely to remain stable and which may benefit from earlier vitreoretinal
Helping Australians preserve their vision through awareness, prevention and timely intervention. July marks JulEYE, Australia’s national eye health awareness campaign, highlighting the importance of regular eye examinations and the role early detection plays in preventing avoidable vision loss. You might already know…the statistics remain compelling: approximately90% of vision loss and blindness in Australia is preventable
Your Eye Exam: A Window into Your Retinal Health When you visit an eye specialist, the examination is far more detailed than a simple vision chart test. For patients with or at risk of retinal conditions, the diagnostic process is a sophisticated journey into the intricate layers of the retina. This is where modern technology
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Intravitreal injections are a cornerstone of modern retinal care, playing a central role in preserving vision across a range of sight-threatening conditions. For referrers, recognising when to initiate referral and understanding the treatment pathway can support earlier intervention and improved patient outcomes. At Queensland Eye and Retina Specialists (QERS), we work closely with GPs, optometrists
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Living with diabetes often requires a proactive approach to your overall health, including your vision. Diabetic eye disease is a common and serious complication of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Diabetic eye disease is a recognised cause of vision impairment among working-age adults and may progress without noticeable symptoms in its early stages.
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While longstanding, stable floaters are a common and often benign finding, the sudden onset of new floaters, flashes of light, or visual field changes should not be ignored. When these symptoms occur acutely, they may indicate vitreoretinal pathology, including retinal tear or retinal detachment, both of which require urgent specialist assessment to reduce the risk
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November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, an important reminder of the growing global burden of diabetes and its complications. Among the most significant and preventable of these complications is diabetic eye disease. As frontline healthcare providers, optometrists and general practitioners (GPs) play a critical role in early detection, patient education, and coordinated management to prevent vision
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Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision loss in Australians over 50 and affects millions worldwide. As research advances quickly, new treatments are continuously improving outcomes for patients living with this condition. At Queensland Eye and Retina Specialists in Brisbane, Dr Sean Cheng, Dr James Sax, Dr Andrew Dorman and
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Your retina plays a critical role in how you see the world. As the light-sensitive layer at the back of your eye, it transmits visual signals to your brain—allowing you to see clearly and accurately. But when the retina is damaged or diseased, it can lead to serious and sometimes irreversible vision loss. The ophthalmologists
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