Can pegcetacoplan injection (Syfovre) slow down geographic atrophy? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic, painless disease which affects the macula region of the eye. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss among Australians, particularly those over the age of 50, and is responsible for half of all blindness and severe vision loss.
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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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Dr Nirosha Paramanathan is a comprehensively trained and highly effective Ophthalmologist. Technical expertise, thoroughness, kindness and an instinctive commitment to holistic care, are demonstrated core values in her clinical practice. We asked her a few questions to get to know her better, and to find out more about our consultant ophthalmic surgeon. Q1. What are
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic, painless disease which affects the macula region of the eye. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss among Australians, particularly those over the age of 50, and is responsible for half of all blindness and severe vision loss. It is estimated that approximately one in seven Australians
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Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain. Our team at Queensland Eye and Retina Specialists provides exceptional, holistic healthcare to reach an optimal outcome for your specific condition. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is one of the leading
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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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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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