glaucoma week

Glaucoma Week 2020 (8-14th March 2020)

Next week is World Glaucoma Week. You might ask why even talk about Glaucoma? Because, in most cases there are no symptoms in the early stages of glaucoma so you won't know if you have it. Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve of the…

A natural way to treat dry eye

Optimel Manuka honey dry eye drops have been specially formulated to treat the symptoms of dry eye and and improve the function of the glands in the eyelid. What makes Manuka eye drops unique is that this is natural product made from Manuka…
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Trouble reading with your contact lenses? Try Multifocal contact lenses.

Starting to have trouble reading through your contact lenses? As we get older, our eye gradually looses its ability to focus on things upclose. Usually around the age of 45 people find that they have to hold things further away to keep…
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A new treatment for Dry Eye

We recently started IPL Dry Eye Therapy at Eyes On Docklands. Using intense pulsating light this treatment gently heats the lids of the eye unblocking the glands as well as promoting blood flow to the eyelids. It has been shown to improve the…
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After 40 years Eyes On Collins St has moved to a new home at Collins Square

A few years ago we were told that our building was to be demolished. After many months of looking for a new location we finally found our new home at Collins Square Docklands. We decided to create a totally new look with the same great range…
how macula degeneraton affects your central vision

Stem cells help regain sight for patients with macula degeneration

Two elderly patients in London have regained some eyesight after receiving retinal tissue that was grown from stem cells. The new retina was implanted under the existing retina. During the following 12 months the patients went from not being…
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Make the most of your health fund rebate

Most health optical benefits finish on December 31. Unfortunately the rebate doesn't carry over to the new year, so if you don't use it then you lose it. Health fund rebates can be used for a wide range of prescription items including contact…
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It’s important to protect your eyes from UV.

We all know the importance of protecting ourselves from exposure to the sun. While we all understand the need to protect our skin, it may come as a suprise to know that UV rays cause ten times more damage to the eyes than to our skin.…
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Suffering from allergies? It’s that time of the year again.

Are you suffering from itchy, watery, red eyes? Then you could have allergic conjunctivitis. Allergic conjunctivitis occurs when allergens in the air stimulate cells in the eye to release histamine. This causes the eyes to become red,…