General Eye conditions
The eye is a delicate organ and is subject to a variety of conditions.
When researching treatment options, be sure to choose an eye doctor who has the knowledge and expertise to deal with your condition. Some of the common eye conditions we treat are listed here.
Dry Eyes
There are countless things that can cause dry eyes. Including everything from:
- air conditioning
- changes associated with menopause
- side effects of certain medications.
In most cases the treatment is simple, the application of products replace the missing fluid. But before that, it’s important that you have your eyes examined to ensure that the dry eyes aren’t a symptom of something more serious.
We help with a number of common eye conditions
Flashers and floaters
It’s common to see faint objects resembling dots, lines, cobwebs or bits of seaweed floating in front of your eyes. They are referred to as floaters.
Sometimes you may even experience intermittent flashing lights for several moments. These symptoms may be a sign of posterior vitreous separation.
Anyone with the onset of new or changed floaters, especially if accompanied by flashing light, should have a thorough retinal check.
Conjunctivitis
Red eyes can be due to many causes, including infective or allergic. Conjunctivitis is a form of external inflammation in the eye which is often due to a viral infection. A swab of the conjunctiva can help with the diagnosis and treatment.
There are two main types of conjunctivitis. Bacterial conjunctivitis is caused by a bacterial infection in the eye. Viral conjunctivitis is caused by the same virus that causes colds and will usually be accompanied by common cold symptoms.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma affects 3-4% of the population over the age of 50 and increases in incidence with age. It often does not cause any symptoms. The most common form of glaucoma is chronic and without symptoms in the early stages when it is easiest to treat.
Periodic eye checks are recommended in older adults to screen for this condition.
Cataract
Apart from aging, certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, certain vaccinations, especially steroids and radiation can give rise to cataract. It may occur in both eyes together or there can be asymmetry with the involvement of one eye at a time.
Initially, the cataract can be mild and have only a subtle effect on vision.
Other common eye conditions
Other general eye conditions our clinic can assist with include
- Nearsightedness (myopia)
- Farsightedness (hyperopia)
- Astigmatism
We pride ourselves in high level of patient care, aiming to provide each patient with individualised attention from your first consultation and well beyond your eye surgery recovery.
WORKING HOURS
ASHFIELD EYE CLINIC
Located conveniently in the centre of Ashfield (opposite the Holden Street entrance to Ashfield Mall), the clinic is only 5 minutes from the train station.
Ground Floor, 2 Holden St
Ashfield, Sydney, NSW 2131
Ashfield Eye Clinic is a well-established laser eye surgery practice in Sydney's Inner West suburb, and conveniently accessible from Sydney CBD by train.