Does What I Eat Impact the Way I See? – Eye Health Tips
When we consider healthy eating, we often first think about weight control, heart health, or even radiant skin. Your diet also plays a crucial role in your eyesight, as the food you consume today can affect the way you see tomorrow. In this blog, we will explore the science of nutrition and eye health, review […]
How to Take Care of Your Eyes During Hot, Sunny Days
Australian summers are beautiful. However, that beauty comes with a cost. Most areas experience some of the highest UV levels globally, and thus Australians are at risk for eye health. People tend to know about sunburn and skin cancer but are not aware of UV effects on the eyes. If you’re in the Blacktown or […]
Itchy Eyes – Understanding the Root of Eye Discomfort
Itchy eyes can make anyone feel like a cat in allergy season. Whether it’s the constant urge to rub them like you’re trying to erase a bad day, or the red, watery glare you give your coworkers, eye discomfort is more than just annoying. It’s your body waving a red flag. But what exactly is […]
10 Common Eye Diseases You Should Know About
—A not-so-blind guide to what your eyes might be up to. Your eyes are small, but the work they do is massive. They tear up at weddings, go red with rage, glaze over in meetings, and twitch at 2 a.m. for no good reason. While they may not always come with flashing signs, several eye […]
Understanding Color Blindness: Causes, Types, and Symptoms
Have you ever imagined how your life would be without color? Supremely boring. It’s because color influences everything in our life. Starting from following the traffic lights on the road, choosing your favorite color dress on your birthday to the way you perceive art and nature, color plays a significant role. In short, color makes […]
Say Goodbye to Glasses: Reduce Your Dependency
Living with glasses can be a daily challenge for many, from smudges and scratches to intermittent fogging, and then the frustrating search if you misplace your frames! So, it is not surprising when patients come to us looking to break free from the constant reliance on their glasses. There are many myths and misconceptions about […]
Understanding Dry Eyes: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments
Screens are everywhere. Laptops, mobile phones, tabs, televisions, every individual of mostly every age is surrounded by digital screens. Whether it’s an office going person working 9-10 hours on a laptop or a kid playing a video game, the eye health remains at risk. In other words, maintaining optimal eye health is becoming a task […]
Fuchs’ Dystrophy: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy (FED) is a progressive eye disorder that affects the cornea, the transparent, dome-shaped tissue at the front of the eye. It primarily affects the endothelial cells, a thin layer of cells which maintain corneal clarity and regulate the balance of fluid. We are born with a certain number of endothelial cells and […]
Eye Care Tips : How to Relieve Eye Strain from Screen Time
The moment our eyes get open, they start working tremendously. Processing every bit of information and performing multiple tasks throughout the day, it’s only natural that our eyes feel tired. And the endless cycle of switching between your TV, phone, and computer has created a digital permanence where a screen is always within reach, […]
Household Hazards That Can Lead to Eye Injuries
Eye injuries are unpredictable and can happen to anyone. That is why regular eye checkups are important for every individual. About eye injuries, there’s no safe space where you cannot get hurt. Whether it is out in the open or your safe space called home, your eyes are vulnerable. According to the American Academy of […]