1 | INTRODUCTION Corticosteroids was used to treat inflammatory eye disease since the 1950s. Variations in delivery sites, dosages and preparations have improved their efficacy and durability whilst minimizing side effects. 2 | STEROID SUBTYPES & … [Read more...]
Why regular eye checks are important to those with T1D
One of the complications of diabetes is microvascular changes to the back of the eye (the retina) called diabetic retinopathy. What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is rare in the first few years after a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes or prior … [Read more...]
Common Paediatric Eye Conditions
INTRODUCTION Assessing the eyes of children can be difficult. To facilitate the assessment have the correct equipment, a knowledge of the common and the serious eye conditions in children, as well as what particular signs to look for at different ages, … [Read more...]
How are my child’s eyes assessed?
Parents often ask “at what age can I have my child’s eyes checked?” By using appropriate examination techniques, children’s eyes can be assessed at any age (and they should be checked every 2 years). In fact, every week I examine many newborn babies, … [Read more...]
How do I know if my child has vision problems?
Having your child’s vision formally checked at regular intervals throughout their childhood is an important part of their routine preventative health care. Without a formal vision test by a qualified and experienced paediatric eye health professional, it can … [Read more...]