Eye Treatment

A routine eye examination can sometimes reveal far more than whether a patient needs a change in their glasses. A 55-year-old woman was referred to Queensland Eye and Retina Specialists (QERS) for retinal assessment following a routine eye examination with her optometrist. She had a 26-year history of type 1 diabetes and hyperlipidaemia, with a

Queensland Eye & Retina Specialists’ Dr Sean Cheng was recently featured with other leading Australian ophthalmologists in a Herald Sun article examining changing eye health trends and the rise of short-sightedness in younger people. The article, Ophthalmologists urge eye checks as rates of short-sightedness ‘surge’ in young people, looks at some of the changes eye

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;

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

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.