eye care
Dry eye lubrication
Dry eye represents the most common ocular dysfunction presenting to primary eye practitioners. Dry eye is a global problem that now seems to have reached epidemic proportions.1 Dry eye is …
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 …
The systemic approach to dry eye lubrication
One in five Australians – almost 5 million people – live with dry eye and of these, 800,000 suffer from severe dry eye4. An aging population living longer than ever …
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 …