Eye diseases
Blepharitis
Experiencing dry, red and swollen eyelids? You could have blepharitis, inflammation that usually affects both eyes. Here's how to treat it.
Cataracts
Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of your eye. They are a leading cause of blindness, especially in older people. Learn more about cataracts.
Colour blindness
If you are colour blind, you may find it hard to tell red from green, or blue from yellow. Find out more about colour vision testing.
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis (or pink eye) is a contagious disease where the whites of your eye appear pink and you may also have a sticky discharge.
Diabetic retinopathy
Discover how diabetes can slowly damage your retina (the back of your eye). This can lead to diabetic retinopathy and vision problems.
Eye discharge
Eye discharge can indicate an infection and can be caused by a number of conditions. Learn more about what to do if you have eye discharge.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve and can lead to vision loss. Learn more about glaucoma symptoms, treatments and causes.
Keratoconus
Keratoconus is an eye condition which where the cornea thins and bulges outward into a cone shape, causing vision loss.
Macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can lead to vision loss. You can reduce your risk with healthy lifestyle choices and having regular eye checks.
Optic neuritis
Eye pain and sudden loss of vision? It could be optic neuritis, inflammation of your optic nerve — learn about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Refractive errors
Refractive errors are very common, causing blurred vision. Learn about short sightedness, astigmatism and other types of refractive errors.
Retinal detachment
Retinal detachment is when the retina separates from the back of the eye. It’s a medical emergency and can lead to blindness without prompt treatment.
Retinitis pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa is a genetic eye disorder that causes vision loss, including night blindness and tunnel vision. Discover the symptoms and causes.
Stye
A stye is a small red lump on your eyelid, the glands become blocked and get infected. Use warm compresses, keep it clean and see your doctor.
Trachoma
Trachoma is a contagious eye infection that can cause blindness if left untreated. Learn how to prevent and treat trachoma.
Twitching eye
A twitching eye can be annoying but usually gets better on its own. Find out what may be causing your eye twitch and when to see your doctor.
Uveitis
If left untreated, uveitis - or inflammation of the middle layer of your eye, can lead to blindness. Here's how to spot the symptoms of uveitis.
Eye cancer
Eye cancer develops when abnormal cells in the eye grow and divide uncontrollably. Eye cancer is rare in Australia, but it can be hard to treat.
