

How long does laser eye surgery last?
"How long will my laser eye surgery last?" This is a really common question from my patients. A better question might be "What's going...


How did I get conjunctivitis??
Conjunctivitis or a viral or bacterial infection of the lining of your eyes is really common. Yet I am constantly amazed at how little my...


My vision is blurry... so I just need glasses right?
Your vision is blurry- so that must just mean you need glasses right? Well, not always and knowing the difference is important. When you...


Everyone gets cataracts.. just like everyone gets wrinkles :)
It never ceases to perplex me how surprised some of my patients are when I tell them they have the beginnings of cataract... especially...


Herpes?? In the eye???
You probably are aware you can get cold sores or herpes on your lip but most people are amazed (or repulsed) when I tell them they have...


Australia .. sun, surf and Pterygium
We are a sun loving nation but unfortunately it comes with consequences. One is something called a pterygium- that's the wing-shaped red...


Good oils good eyes
One of the most common questions I get asked is what to do in terms of diet and eyes. There are so many supplements out there and it can...


Breast milk.. a natural therapy for dry eyes?
Last week The Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) published the new International Guidelines for Dry Eye Treatment (DEWS 2). This...


The colours...the clarity... the wrinkles?? Sight after cataract surgery
One of the best parts of my job is seeing patients after cataract surgery. Patients often comment in wonder how they can see the colours...


"I always look hung over"...do you have red eyes all the time?
Red eyes are a common problem and have many different causes. Some warning signs that you need to see a doctor are blurred vision, yellow...