Eye Treatment

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

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

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

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

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

June is Cataract Awareness Month, a reminder of the important role that general practitioners (GPs) and optometrists play in detecting cataracts early and referring patients for further specialist care. Cataracts remain a significant reversible cause of vision loss. If there are other comorbidities, early detection followed by a timely referral can make a considerable difference,

Each May, Healthy Vision Month calls on us—not just as ophthalmologists, optometrists or primary care providers, but as a unified care team—to reflect on the essential role vision plays in overall quality of life. This year’s theme, “Healthy Lives, Healthy Eyes,” emphasises the connection between overall health and vision, highlighting the importance of lifestyle choices