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Practical Tips for Preparing for Laser Eye Surgery
Clear, crisp vision is an exciting prospect for many people considering laser eye surgery. No more hassle with contacts that irritate or glasses that fog. Swim and work out with ease, and never wonder if you left your contact case and solution at home again. There are...
Diabetes and Your Eyes
You may be aware of the damage diabetes can have on your body and mind, but this condition can have drastic consequences for your ocular health. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, and one in three people living...
5 Facts to Know About Presbyopia
Your vision works through refraction. The cornea and transparent lens of your eye bend incoming light that the retina converts into a message for your brain to turn into images. Presbyopia is an age-related vision problem caused by improper refraction, and its...
What Makes Someone a Good Candidate for Laser Eye Surgery?
If you are nearsighted, farsighted or have astigmatism, laser vision correction can open up a whole new world of possibilities. By permanently changing the shape of your cornea, laser eye surgery improves visual clarity and provides freedom from glasses and contacts....
Recognizing and Treating Common Eye Injuries
Eye injuries are extremely common and can occur from workplace accidents, motor vehicle collisions and other forms of trauma. In the event that you or a loved one sustains an eye injury, Dr Joshua Hann and the team at Eastside Eye Specialist Care are here to help. We...
What Is Astigmatism and How Is It Treated?
Astigmatism is one of the most common yet misunderstood eye problems. The name itself can be confusing. (It is astigmatism and not “a stigmatism.”) In this post, Dr Joshua Hann of Eastside Eye Specialist Care clears up some of the confusion about astigmatism and...
Common Myths About Laser Eye Surgery
LASIK and other laser eye surgery procedures are some of the safest and most widely studied elective procedures in the world. Despite outstanding patient satisfaction rates, myths and misconceptions about laser eye surgery continue to proliferate. If you are...
What To Know If You’ve Recently Been Diagnosed With Glaucoma
Receiving a medical diagnosis of any kind, including a glaucoma diagnosis, can stir up a range of emotions. You may be relieved and grateful to finally have some answers while also feeling anxious about what the future holds. Whatever you are feeling, know that you...
Wet Versus Dry Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration (often called age-related macular degeneration or AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in Australia. According to Macular Disease Foundation Australia, 50 percent of all cases of blindness are because of macular degeneration. The degenerative...
Causes of Early Onset Cataracts
Most of the time, cataracts develop due to age-related changes in the eye that occur after the age of 60. However, cataracts can affect individuals as young as their 20s and 30s. In this post, Dr Joshua Hann discusses the causes of early onset cataracts. Brief...
Things That Make Dry Eye Better
The uncomfortable symptoms of dry eye disease can impact nearly every area of your life. Dry eyes can make it difficult to concentrate at work, enjoy your hobbies or cherish time with your friends and family. Often the first step to overcoming dry eye symptoms is to...
Simple Ways To Calm Your Nerves if You Have an Upcoming Laser Eye Surgery
Virtually all medical procedures, including those as safe and quick as laser eye surgery, are bound to stir up some nerves. Even though Dr Joshua Hann has performed many procedures over the course of his career, he understands that this is likely your first laser eye...
What Is a Pterygium?
A pterygium (pronounced ter-idge-ee-um) is a wing- or wedge-shaped fleshy growth that develops over the sclera, or the white part of the eye. In nearly all cases, the growth starts at the inner corner of the eye, closest to the nose, and expands outward. Pterygia are...
Answering Your Questions About IOLs
As a respected ophthalmologist, Dr Joshua Hann devotes a large portion of his practice to helping people overcome cloudy, blurry vision caused by cataracts. During cataract surgery, he replaces the eye’s cloudy lens with an artificial lens called an intraocular lens,...
How Laser Eye Surgery Technology Has Improved Over Time
The past few decades have been an exciting time for laser eye surgery technology. Thanks to groundbreaking advances in how the procedure is performed, patients now report better vision quality than they ever experienced with glasses or contacts. Always at the...
Understanding and Treating Dry Eye Disease
At Eastside Eye Specialist Care, Dr Joshua Hann and our team see many patients affected by dry eye disease. The symptoms of dry eye can range from mild and occasional to serious and constant. For some patients, dry eye disease is merely a nuisance; for others, it is...
What to Expect After Laser Eye Surgery
If you have decided to undergo laser eye surgery, you probably dream of the day you can see the world with crystal-clear vision. But before you can enjoy all of the benefits of surgery, your eyes need to recover. The recovery from laser eye surgery is relatively...
How Do Cataracts Affect Your Vision?
The ageing process takes its toll on nearly every part of your body, including your eyes. One of the most common age-related vision conditions is a clouding of the eye’s natural clear lens, known as cataracts. Most cataracts develop very slowly; in the early stages of...
Exploring the Life-Changing Benefits of Laser Eye Surgery
When you think about having laser eye surgery, it is very easy to focus on the most obvious benefit: clearer vision without contacts and glasses. But there are countless benefits of clear, independent vision that make nearly every aspect of daily life easier and more...
Why Everyone Needs Regular Eye Exams
With a busy schedule and a long to-do list, you might be tempted to delay or skip eye exams especially if you are young or do not have any complaints about your vision. But regular eye exams are a critical part of preventative health care for everyone. They are...
Does Laser Eye Surgery Provide Permanent Vision Correction?
One of the most common queries about laser eye surgery is whether the procedure provides permanent vision correction. It is completely understandable that before you commit time and money to an elective procedure, you want to know how long the results last. Read on as...
Lenses vs. LASIK: Comparing Lifetime Costs
When you imagine the benefits of having LASIK, you probably envision the advantages of seeing clearly at all times without visual aids. You might dream of the convenience of exercising, traveling and playing with your kids with clear, independent vision. LASIK also...
The Importance of Shielding Your Eyes From UV Rays
Your eyes are an essential part of who you are. They allow you to convey an endless range of emotions and see all of the amazing parts of our world. When you think of the joy your eyes have brought you, it’s only natural to want to do everything in your power to...
How Our Eyes Change as We Age
In a lifetime, your eyes will bring you millions of images, memories and experiences. Considering the fact that the eyes are physiologically fragile, with only a blinking eyelid to protect them, it’s remarkable what they are able to achieve, and how resilient they...
Eyesight and Aging
There is no doubt that eyesight plays an important role in your livelihood and wellbeing as you age. In addition to regular professional eye examinations, you can be proactive and make a few simple lifestyle choices to promote overall eye health and maintain great...
Video: Considerations for Your IOL Choice
Cataract or Lens Replacement Surgery involves replacing your current lens with a new intra-ocular lens called an IOL. Learn more.
Video: Glaucoma Overview
This overview explains the cause of Glaucoma, which can damage the optic nerve and lead to blindness. Learn more.
Video: Glaucoma Awareness
You may be at risk of developing Glaucoma and not even know it. Watch the full video to learn more.
Video: What Does a Person with Glaucoma See?
Watch this video for simulated experiences of what a person with regular vision sees, compared to a person with Glaucoma.
Video: How to Apply Eye Drops
If you have never used eye drops before, it may take practice to get them into your eye. Watch the full video to learn how to apply eye drops effectively.
Video: What is a Visual Field Test?
During your eye visit, you may receive a visual field test to measure your central and peripheral vision. Watch the full video now.
Video: The Importance of Routine Eye Exams for Diabetics
Regular eye exams are especially important for people with diabetes, even if you don’t have any trouble with your eyesight. Learn more.
Video: Diabetic Retinopathy Overview
Anyone with diabetes is at risk of developing Diabetic Retinopathy, which can permanently damage the retina without early intervention. Learn more.
Video: Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Healthy tears consist of a precise mixture of oil, water and mucus. Meibomian Gland Dysfunction is a condition where the meibomian glands do not produce the proper quality or quantity of oil. Learn more.
Video: Blepharitis
Blepharitis is a common condition that results in inflammation affecting the eyelids and eyelashes. Watch the full video now.
Video: Intense Pulsed Light Therapy
Gritty sensations in the eye and the need to blink frequently when using a computer is a sign of dry eyes. Watch the full video to learn more.
Video: Vitreous – Floaters
Small specs, or clouds, moving in your field of vision are called floaters. Watch the full video now.
Video: Age Related Macular Degeneration
Age related Macular Degeneration, also known as AMD, is the deterioration of the centre of the retina called the Macula. Watch the full video now.
Video: Macular Degeneration Symptoms
The most significant symptom of Macular Degeneration is blurred or distorted central vision. Watch the full video now.
Video: Amsler Grid
An Amsler Grid is a simple, at-home test used to monitor vision. Watch the full video now.
Video: Optical Coherence Tomography
Most cases of severe vision loss and blindess can be prevented with early detection. Optical Coherence Tomography, or OTC, is a powerful new test that can help your doctor identify and manage conditions early.
Video: Sunglass Lens Overview
Indoors or outdoors, protecting your eyes against UV Rays is important for eye health. Watch the full video now.
Video: Pterygium Surgery Overview
A pterygium is an overgrowth of abnormal scar tissue and blood vessels on the white of the eye. Watch the full video now.
Video: Cataracts
Cataracts are part of the aging process. But they do not have to interfere with your lifestyle. Watch the full video now.
New Advances
I recently attended a combination of retina and cataract / refractive meetings in Vienna. It was a showcase of the latest technology and breakthroughs in the world of ophthalmology. The meeting was wonderfully informative and relevant, and I'm excited to share a...
Age-related Macular Degeneration Update from ESCRS
Hello everyone! Dr Hann here from Eastside Eye Specialist Care, writing to you on my way home from Austria! I recently had the pleasure of attending the 36th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) in Vienna. There are some...