As bushfire conditions escalate and fires continue to rage across Australia, a smoke haze has been blanketing many parts of the country. While this unprecedented disaster is wreaking havoc on people, homes and animals, authorities are also concerned about the potential for thick plumes of smoke to cause health problems. The Air Quality Index – or AQI...Read More

My Eyes are Hurting My Neck! There are many reasons for neck pain as we get older. One little known cause is actually brought about by the aging of the eyes, a condition called presbyopia. This condition usually begins anywhere between the late thirties and the early fifties, depending on a person’s long distance sight,...Read More

Part of the Good Vision for Life Series – Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) – Fact Sheet. What is it? How do I know if I have it? How can I treat it? What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration  (AMD)? The macula is a very small part of the retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue at the...Read More

Part of the Good Vision for Life Series – Keratoconus – Fact Sheet. What is it? How do I know if I have it? How can I treat it? What is keratoconus? Keratoconus (literally, conical cornea) is a thinning of the central zone of the cornea, the front surface of the eye. The normal pressure...Read More

Part of the Good Vision for Life Series – Glaucoma – Fact Sheet. What is it? How do I know if I have it? How can I treat it? Fact or fiction? Glaucoma always leads to blindness Untreated, glaucoma may lead to blindness however, early detection and treatment reduces damage and loss of vision. My vision is...Read More

With holiday season nearly upon us, most of us will be taking the chance to get out from behind our desks (be it school, home or work!) to enjoy summer activities with friends and family. While most Australians are aware of how to protect themselves from sunburn while outdoors, statistics show that very few of...Read More

A dust storm in spring time can make anyone’s eyes feel dry or irritated! But if you regularly experience discomfort with your eyes, it may be more than dust and pollen to blame. Dry eye is a common condition which has a variety of causes and consequences. Patients suffering from dry eye will experience symptoms...Read More

Lee is so proud of his friend and mentor in the US, Dr Nick Despotitis, who has just been invited to produce this Tedx Talk about myopia, kids, screens and the risk confronting half the world’s population by 2050. All myopic parent should be encouraged to watch:Read More

The macula is a small spot in the centre of the retina that processes sharp, clear, central vision. When you look directly at something, light is focused on the macula, allowing you to see detail and colour. Reading, driving, watching television, recognizing faces – all of these abilities are dependent on a healthy macula. The Age Related Eye...Read More

After almost six years of looking after your eyes and vision at Lawton House in Castle Hill, our practice is now relocated in nearby Norwest Business Park. By the end of November 2017, we will be operating in Suite 309 of the Nexus Building, which is opposite the Novotel hotel on Columbia Court at the...Read More