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Follow the links below to find information on treatments and rehabilitation for vision impairments and eye diseases and injuries.
Reviewed March 2009
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Eyes - laser eye surgery
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Better Health Channel
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Laser eye surgery or laser corneal sculpting is a medical procedure that involves the use of laser to reshape the surface of the eye. This is done to improve or correct myopia (short-sightedness), hypermetropia (long sightedness) and astigmatism (uneven curvature of the eye's surface).The aim is to restore normal eyesight, without the need for glasses or contact lenses. Some people who have laser eye surgery will still need to wear glasses or contact lenses to achieve optimum vision, although their natural eyesight should be much improved.
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Sep 2009
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Eye injuries - foreign body in the eye
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Better Health Channel
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A foreign body is an object in your eye that shouldn't be there, such as a wood chip, metal shaving, insect or piece of glass. Don't try to remove it yourself. Seek urgent medical attention. Symptoms include pain, burning, irritation, a scratchy feeling, blurred vision, loss of vision, sensitivity to bright lights and bleeding into the white of the eye.
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Jul 2009
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Eye injuries - flash burns
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Better Health Channel
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Flash burns are like sunburn in the eye and are also called welder's flash or arc eye. A flash burn occurs when you are exposed to bright ultraviolet (UV) light. Sources of UV light include a welding torch, direct sunlight, reflection of the sun off water or snow, a sunlamp and other lamps including halogen lamps. Treatment may include dilating drops, dressing and antibiotics. Flash burns may cause infection which can lead to vision loss.
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Jul 2009
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Children with hearing loss
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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There are many causes of temporary hearing problems, but some children can have permanent hearing loss. In many cases, the cause of a hearing loss is not known.
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Jul 2009
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Styes
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Better Health Channel
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A stye is a sore and red lump near the edge of an eyelid. A stye is an infection of the eyelash follicle, usually caused by the staphylococcus bacterium. Most styes get better within a few days. Treatment options include hot compresses and antibiotic creams. Professional lancing and drainage may be needed in severe cases.
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Jun 2009
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Red eye - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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'Red eye' is the term used when the eye is red, itchy, watery and feels gritty.
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Jun 2009
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Dry eye - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Dry eye is a term used when the eye feels dry, gritty and sore, but not painful.
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Jun 2009
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Vision loss - adapting to life with vision impairment
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Better Health Channel
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Losing your vision can change your life dramatically. Everyday activities can become difficult or impossible. There are many types of vision impairment and each has a different effect on a person's ability to see and on their mobility. Professional help is available.
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May 2009
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Eye lubricants - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Eye lubricants, either in the form of drops or ointments, can help to alleviate dry eye.
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May 2009
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Glaucoma Australia
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Glaucoma Australia
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Home page of Glaucoma Australia which offers counselling to sufferers of glaucoma, produces an informative newsletter and holds regular support group meetings.
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Apr 2009
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Conjunctivitis
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Conjunctivitis causes sore, red and sticky eyes. It is usually not serious although it can be uncomfortable. Some kinds of conjunctivitis can cause damage to the eyes.
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Mar 2009
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Retinal detachment surgery
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Better Health Channel
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Symptoms of a detached retina include sudden visual changes such as dark spots, flashing lights and shadows in the vision. Retinal detachment surgery involves reattaching the retina to the back of the eye and sealing any breaks or holes in the retina. If a detached retina is not treated it can lead to blindness.
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Feb 2009
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Eye care - orthoptists
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Better Health Channel
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Orthoptists are eye care professionals who detect, diagnose and treat vision and eye disorders in children and adults. They provide early detection and monitoring of certain eye conditions through regular check-ups to protect against vision loss and sight problems. Orthoptists also prescribe glasses and provide low vision rehabilitation services.
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Jan 2009
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Eye problems - long-sightedness
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Better Health Channel
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Long-sightedness or hyperopia is a common condition that affects the ability to focus. Long-sightedness can cause vision problems, headaches and tiredness. Glasses, contact lenses and laser techniques are used to correct long-sightedness.
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Sep 2008
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Contact lenses
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Better Health Channel
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Contact lenses can be used instead of glasses to correct some vision problems. They work by helping to focus the light as it hits the back of the eye. Proper care of your contact lenses can help avoid lens and eye damage.
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Aug 2008
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Vision loss - occupational therapy
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Better Health Channel
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Occupational therapy for children and adults with vision impairment offers new strategies and alternative ways to do things. An occupational therapist may suggest practical changes to the home and work environments to help a person live a more independent life. Many organisations provide this service, including Guide Dogs Victoria.
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Jul 2008
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Vision therapy
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Better Health Channel
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Vision therapy is used to treat problems such as lazy eye, eye alignment and coordination, and poor focus. The program involves eye tests and the use of lenses and exercises to improve a person's visual abilities. Vision therapy is most effective for children and young adults.
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Jul 2008
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Dry eye
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Better Health Channel
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Dry eye syndrome occurs when there aren't enough tears on the front of the eyes. Symptoms include itching, irritation and grittiness. People with dry eyes find it difficult to wear contact lenses. There is no cure, but the symptoms can be minimised. Ageing, menopause, medical conditions such as arthritis, some medications and climactic conditions can cause dry eye syndrome.
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Jul 2008
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Eye disorders - focusing problems
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Better Health Channel
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The most common eye disorders are focusing problems, or 'refractive errors'. Main types of refractive errors are myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia or hypermetropia (long-sightedness), astigmatism and presbyopia. Glasses, contact lenses and laser surgery can be used to correct focusing problems. Most people have some refractive error or focusing problem.
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Jul 2008
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Styes
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Styes are infections in the eyelids, in glands next to the base of an eyelash. They can be very painful.
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Jul 2008
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