Eye Archives – Page 3 of 6 – The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital

November 3, 2021 |

What is ectropion? Ectropion is a condition where the lower eyelid turns away from the eyeball. As the…

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What is entropion? Entropion is a condition where the lower eyelid turns inwards towards the eyeball. It often…

October 7, 2021 |

What is it? A sub-conjunctival haemorrhage is caused by bleeding underneath the conjunctiva (the transparent lining over the…

September 30, 2021 |

What is ptosis? Ptosis is pronounced “toe-sis”. The upper eyelid normally covers only a small amount of the…

What is a retinal artery occlusion? A retinal artery occlusion is a blockage of one of the blood…

What is a retinal angiogram? An angiogram is a study of blood vessels in the eye. It provides…

Recurrent corneal erosion syndrome (RCES) is a painful eye condition most commonly seen in people who have a…

September 15, 2021 |

Taking an OCT of your eye, produces a contour map of your retina and macula, which are parts…

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What is Ocular Immunology? Ocular immunology is a broad term for a range of conditions that lead to…

What is Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil®)? Hydroxychloroquine is a medication used to treat inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. In…

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Anterior segment imaging produces images of the front of your eyes. Depending on your condition, this may be…

September 1, 2021 |

Fundus imaging produces photos of the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eyes. Depending on your condition…

Enucleation frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) If you need enucleation or evisceration surgery, you are advised to watch this…

August 23, 2021 |

What is a chalazion? A chalazion is an inflammatory lump or cyst on the eyelid caused by the…

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August 4, 2021 |

What is Giant Cell Arteritis? Giant Cell Arteritis (also known as Temporal Arteritis) is an inflammatory condition of…