Corneal Foreign Body
What is a corneal foreign body? A corneal foreign body is a small object which has adhered (stuck)…
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Corneal Abrasion
What is a corneal abrasion? A corneal abrasion is a scratch on the surface of the clear part…
Conjunctivitis
What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis means the white of the eye (the sclera) is pink due to inflammation of…
Cataracts (Vision Initiative)
A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye which may result in poor vision. The…
Blepharitis
What is blepharitis? Blepharitis is a chronic inflammation of the eyelids that usually affects both eyes. It is…
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
What is a basal cell carcinoma? A basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the commonest type of skin cancer….
Anaesthetic Techniques and Risks – Eye Surgery
This document is a brief summary only. On the day of your surgery your anaesthetist will answer all…
Amaurosis Fugax
What is amaurosis fugax? Amaurosis fugax (pronounced am-or-o-sis few-jaks) is a painless, temporary loss of vision, in one…
Amblyopia
What is amblyopia? Amblyopia or lazy eye is the reduction in vision in an eye that has not…
Ten tips to protect your eyes
Eye safety is very important when doing any activity that involves chemicals, tools or materials that can break…
Anaesthetic Techniques and Risks – Topical Cataract
This document is a brief summary only. On the day of your surgery your anaesthetist will answer all…
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