Eye Conditions

The eye's interior contains a jelly-like substance called the vitreous. As part of normal aging, the vitreous becomes more liquid and separates from the retina.

A retinal tear is a full-thickness defect in the retina that is usually the result of pulling of the vitreous gel in the eye.

An epiretinal membrane (ERM) is scar tissue on the macula that can wrinkle it. Also called macular pucker, it differs from macular degeneration.

A macular hole is a small break in the macula, affecting central vision and reducing the ability to read or recognise faces. It differs from macular degeneration.

AMD is a common eye condition causing central retina deterioration, leading to vision loss. It’s the leading cause of severe vision loss in Australia.

Diabetic Retinopathy is a condition where high blood sugar damages small blood vessels in the retina, leading to retinal damage over time.

A Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) is a blockage in a retinal vein causing bleeding, fluid leakage, and varying visual loss depending on blockage severity.

CSC is a condition where fluid leaks from the choroid beneath the retina, often under the macula, leading to visual distortion. It differs from macular degeneration.

Inherited retinal dystrophies are rare eye conditions passed down in different patterns, with family history often involved. Risks increase if parents are related.

Glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness, damages the optic nerve over time and can affect people of all ages, not just the elderly.

Uveitis is inflammation of the eye's uvea, often caused by autoimmune processes, though infections can also trigger it.

A corneal disease causes thinning and irregular shape, leading to blurred vision over time. It often affects both eyes and worsens with eye rubbing.

FECD is premature aging of the corneal endothelium, leading to cell loss, corneal swelling, clouding, and eventual pain.

A growth of the clear conjunctiva onto the cornea, it grows slowly and can affect vision by causing astigmatism and corneal opacity.

Ectropion is a common condition in Australia, caused by aging, sun exposure, muscle weakness, or previous surgery, leading to the lower eyelid turning outwards.

Entropion is when the eyelid turns inward, often due to aging, gravity, or scarring from past infections, causing eye irritation or muscle spasms.

Ptosis is drooping of the upper eyelid, while dermatochalasis is excess skin fold, and eyebrow ptosis is drooping eyebrows causing hooded eyes.

A chalazion is a swelling in the eyelid caused by blocked oil glands, leading to inflammation as white blood cells try to remove the leaked oil.

The nasolacrimal duct drains tears into the nose, where they're absorbed. A common condition is when this duct becomes narrowed or blocked.

A cataract appears when the clear lens in the eye becomes cloudy or partially opaque, losing its transparency.