eye care
Diabetic retinopathy: improving the quality of life of patients with visual impairments
Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes and a leading cause of blindness worldwide. Pharmacists can play a vital role in providing support, advice and strategies that contribute to …
Dry eye: a holistic approach to prevention and management in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
In this two-part podcast, our expert panel discuss the signs and symptoms of dry eye, its causes and potential risks, including the emergence of ‘quarantine dry eye’ and ‘mask associated …
Fenofibrate finds fame
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of preventable blindness of working-age adults in the world.1 In Australia it is one of the top five causes of irreversible blindness among …
Compounding complaints
Pharmacy council notes an increasing number of complaints relating to the compounding of eye drops in community pharmacies Over the last few months, there has been an increasing number of …
Research Roundup
Debbie Rigby takes a look at the latest in research news Management of insomnia in primary care Insomnia is a common sleep disorder involving difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep and …
Clinical tips: Diabetes
Brad Butt takes an up-close look at a growing issue Diabetes is: Estimated to affect 1.2 million or 5% of the Australian population Diabetes is ranked in the top 10 …
The pharmacist’s pivotal role in a patient’s dry eye journey
Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to be able to advise patients suffering from dry eye symptoms, whether they are actively seeking help for their symptoms or not. By Megan Zabell, BOptom, …
Age-related vision loss and medicine-induced ocular effects
The risk of medicine-related adverse ocular events is increasing as our population ages. By knowing the warning signs of the more serious adverse events, pharmacists can improve outcomes for their …
Glaucoma
Early detection and adherence to treatment are vital to slow glaucoma progression. Pharmacists have a vital role to play in counselling patients to have regular eye checks and, for those …
New listing for eye treatment
A biodegradable implant to help with eye disease has been added to the PBS, for patients who are intolerant or resistant to systemic corticosteroids Ozurdex (dexamethasone 700µg) sustained-release intravitreal implant …
Dealing with dry eyes
The questions you should ask to help diagnose and treat this common condition Dry eyes may sound like a minor issue but for some it can be agonising and persistent, …
Family key in glaucoma risk
The increased risk of glaucoma for people who have a family member with the condition will be a focus for this year’s Glaucoma Week (8-14 March), says Glaucoma Australia CEO …