A-Z of health information

Orthoptists assist in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease.

Some eye floaters look like small dots, while others appear like threads or little hairy clumps.

Always wear safety goggles or a face shield when handling liquid or powder chemicals.

Don't try to remove a foreign body from your eye - go to your doctor or hospital emergency department for help.

Wearing eye protection appropriate for the task can significantly reduce the risk of injury.

Regular eye tests or check-ups detect problems early, so you can have early treatment to minimise any permanent damage to your eyes.

Eye problems, conditions, vision loss, management and prevention.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a type of vision loss where there is a distortion or absence of the central field of vision.

Some babies are born with a blocked tear duct, but other events, including infection and trauma to the nose, can cause a blocked tear duct.

Many people who suffer from Charles Bonnet syndrome do not consult their doctor out of fear and embarrassment, as hallucinations are associated with mental illness.