Recent Articles
BREAKTHROUGH – the eye-repair "pen" th...
Sydney Eye Hospital is on the verge of a breakthrough with the Corneal iFixPen and iFixInk. We need your support to help it happen. The iFixPen holds the promise of instant corneal repair, out in the field, anywhere, anytime. When an eye suffers a surface injury, the corneal iFixPen will not only seal the wound but promote active healing of the wound site by reducing scarring and creating a biological barrier to ongoing damage. That barrier is iFixInk, which covers and protects the surface of the eye.
60 Minutes broadcasts tooth/eye operatio...
Viewers across the nation held their breath on Sunday, 16 April as current affairs program 60 Minutes aired the moment that oculoplastic surgeon Dr Gregory Moloney, Staff Specialist, Sydney Eye Hospital, carefully placed a tooth into the eye of patient John Ings to restore the 72-year-old’s sight after years of blindness.
Sydney Eye Hospital Orthoptic Department
Orthoptists play a key role in assessing children and adults that approach the Sydney Eye Hospital with eye turns and disorders affecting the eye movements.
Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation Fellows 2...
Every year Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation funds a number of honorary positions within the Sydney Eye Hospital. The Foundation pays the salary on the fellows for a period of 12 months while they work at the Sydney Eye Hospital. This is made possible thanks to the generous donations of our many supporters.
The Bicentennial Eye Clinic at Sydney Ey...
The idea of the clinic came at the time of the Bicentennial of Sydney Hospital in 2011. It was an opportunity for us to create a new space within the Hospital for a couple of highly specialised areas of ophthalmology – the corneal and retinal units.
Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation Fellows 2...
Every year Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation funds a number of honorary positions within the Sydney Eye Hospital. The Foundation pays the salary on the fellows for a period of 12 months while they work at the Sydney Eye Hospital. This is made possible thanks to the generous donations of our many supporters.
Eye Disease-Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is an eye disease that affects the macula and it is known to destroy the central vision system. It develops when part of the retina is dented causing progressive vision loss. This type of eye disease is known to be the leading cause of total blindness in Australia.
What is macula, its Functions and Clinic...
What is macula? The macula is located near the central portion of the human eye retina that is described as a yellowish oval shaped spot that is highly pigmented. The macula enables the eye to view detailed central vision that is sharp, to perceive colours and to carry out tasks like reading that is tasks that require central vision.
Various Types of Eye Exercises
Eye exercises are part of vision therapies that are meant to improve vision skills such as eye focusing, moving and coordination. Exercising the eyes will enable them to be healthy in order for the visual system to work normally. Working out the eyes will improve the functionality of the eye muscles hence a good vision is obtained.
Conjunctivitis Treatment Options
Conjunctivitis or pink eye is an eye disease that causes an inflammation on the eyes conjunctiva. It is a highly contagious infection that is common in children. It manifest itself through the following signs and symptoms: photophobia, crusts on the eyelids, blurred vision, excess tear production, eye redness and production a yellow-green discharge. It is classified into three forms depending on the main cause, the forms include: viral conjunctivitis, bacterial conjunctivitis and allergic conjunctivitis.
What Does An Ophthalmologist Do?
An ophthalmologist is an eye doctor who has specialized in the field of ophthalmology. Ophthalmologists are licensed medical or osteopathy doctors who upgrade their training in order to diagnose the various eye disorders that are known to affect the entire visual system.
Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation Fellows 2...
Every year Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation funds a number of honorary positions within the Sydney Eye Hospital. The Foundation pays the salary on the fellows for a period of 12 months while they work at the Sydney Eye Hospital. This is made possible thanks to the generous donations of our many supporters.
