Newsletter - March/2022

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Optometrist Visits Eye diseases or disorders are of a wide variety. Cataract, glaucoma, refractive errors are major causes of visual impairment and preventable blindness. Cataract is the leading cause of blindness , few other factors are refractive error and glaucoma. Common Eye Problems 

Eyestrain (tiredness in the eyes).

Refractive Errors (short-sightedness, farsightedness, distorted vision).

Night Blindness (Difficulty to see in low light).

Eye floaters - Spots (str ings, r ings, cobwebs in the vision).

Cataract (A cataract is an opacity within the clear lens of the eye).

Glaucoma (It is a condition where increased intraocular pressure may result in damage to the optic nerve).

Symptoms that demands immediate consultation include 

Severe eye pain.

Change or sudden loss of vision.

Floaters.

Blurred vision.

Watery and red eyes.

The foreign body inside the eye and trauma to the eye.

In-case of any symptoms, please contact us on 08 8672 5255 to book your appointment with a optometrist. 21


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