Public Information on Eye Health

Some of the more common eye conditions

Avoiding eye injuries in day-to-day activities — by admin — last modified 2005-07-28 21:40

Ways to keep safe

Commonly Asked Questions — by admin — last modified 2009-03-18 13:40

 

"Lazy Eye" Amblyopia — by admin — last modified 2008-03-24 01:56

Amblyopia is a condition of reduced or dim vision in an eye which appears to be normal. It is sometimes called "lazy eye". This is a serious eye defect which often goes undetected in childhood until it is too late to have it corrected.

Colour Defective Vision — by admin — last modified 2005-06-08 15:03

The term colour blindness is a common but misleading term that implies total loss of colour vision. In most cases the defect is usually only partial and the term "colour defective vision" is more appropriate. The commonest defect is in the red/green part of the visual spectrum. Males are more commonly affected; about 8% of all males and 0.5% of females are affected to a varying degrees.

Excimer Laser Surgery — by cprimrose — last modified 2005-09-26 17:13

 

Ready to Wear Reading Glasses — by cprimrose — last modified 2005-10-04 20:28

 

Phakic Intraocular Lenses and Clear Lens Extraction — by admin — last modified 2005-10-04 19:43

 

Video Display Terminals (VDT) and Eye Health — by cprimrose — last modified 2005-10-04 20:28

 

Vision and Driving — by cprimrose — last modified 2007-04-04 20:44

 

Referral - Why and When do I Need a Referral to my Eye Specialist? — by cprimrose — last modified 2005-10-04 20:31

 

Learning Disabilities — by cprimrose — last modified 2005-10-04 20:31

 

Spots Before Your Eyes — by cprimrose — last modified 2005-10-04 20:31

 

What is a Cataract? — by cprimrose — last modified 2005-10-04 20:31

 

What is Glaucoma? — by cprimrose — last modified 2005-10-04 20:32

 

Better Health Channel — by cprimrose — last modified 2008-09-23 22:07

Click on this link for consumer fact sheets from the Better Health Channel

What is Macular Degeneration? — by cprimrose — last modified 2009-08-17 20:28

Click on the link for information on this topic.