Year: 2025

Many individuals seek advice about small bumps on the white part of their eyes. These bumps can evoke concern, even if they're not causing significant discomfort. Patients often describe these growths as occasionally red and uncertain about their duration. One question that we, as your optometrists, frequently get asked is whether these growths warrant any concern.

Glaucoma is a complex group of eye conditions that are generally characterized by progressive damage to the optic nerve, a critical component of our visual system. The optic nerve plays an essential role in transmitting visual signals from the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye) to the brain, where these signals are interpreted as the images we see.

Have you ever gone to remove your contact lens, and it wasn't there? Did you already remove it? Did it fall out already? Is it stuck? Don't worry, the good news is that if the lens is still in your eye, it cannot disappear behind your eye as the conjunctiva forms a continuous barrier.

Subconjunctival haemorrhage, also known as conjunctival ecchymosis, is a bruise on the clear tissue that covers the white part of your eye, the conjunctiva. It can appear mildly red to dark red/purple, depending on the size of the bruise.

Switching to multifocal glasses can feel like entering a new world of vision. Whether you're making the change due to age-related vision changes or for greater visual convenience, adapting to multifocal lenses can take a little time and perseverance.

Summer in Canberra is fast approaching, whether you’re out on walks, dipping your feet in the Cotter or going down to the coast. Here’s how to keep your vision clear and eyes healthy all summer long.