Eye Health

Links to general information about maintaining eye health, as well as information on eye diseases and conditions that may not necessarily cause vision loss or disturbance. These complaints include blurry vision, eye floaters, colour blindness and dry eye.

For information about diseases and conditions that do cause vision impairment, check the Low Vision Conditions [HealthInsite Topic Page]  page.

Updated April 2009

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Eye Allergies
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Links to information on allergies affecting the eye, including allergic conjunctivitis.
Eye Infections
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Links to information on eye infections, including trachoma and infectious conjunctivitis.
Eye Injuries
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Links to information about eye injuries.
Taking Care of Your Eyes
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Links to information about how you can protect your eyes from injury and disease.
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Title:   Eye
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   The eye is the organ that allows us to see. The eyeball is suspended in the bony socket by muscles controlling its movements, and is partially cushioned by a thick layer of fatty tissue that protects it during movement within the skull.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   A guide to Australian eye health data, 2nd edition
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   A guide to Australian eye health data describes key Australian data collections which indicate the prevalence and outcomes of eye diseases and injuries and eye health care utilisation. It assesses how these collections inform the National Framework for Action to Promote Eye Health and Prevent Avoidable Blindness and Vision Loss.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Eye conditions - uveitis and iritis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Iritis is inflammation of the iris, the coloured part of the eye. It is more correctly termed anterior uveitis. The cause is not always clear but can include infections, autoimmune disorders, arthritis and skin disease. Symptoms typically begin suddenly and affect one eye at a time. Without correct treatment, iritis can cause permanent visual impairment.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Media release. Looking into Indigenous eye health
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   A national report into Indigenous eye health released on 28 September shows adult Indigenous Australians suffer higher rates of blindness and other eye related health problems than non-Indigenous Australians.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Eye anatomy - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   View this anatomical diagram of the eye, showing the eye structure, including the pupil, iris, cornea, retina and optic nerve.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Crying and tears
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Tear glands are small glands inside your upper eyelid. Their job is to make tears to keep the surface of your eyeball clean and moist.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Eye health: choosing and using eye cosmetics
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Eye disorders caused by cosmetic use can be avoided if the right cosmetics are purchased, stored and applied in a hygienic manner.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Eye health labour force in Australia
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   The delivery of eye health care in Australia is undertaken by an eye health labour force that consists of: - ophthalmologists - ophthalmic nurses - optometrists - orthoptists - optical dispensers - optical mechanics. The number of full-time equivalent ophthalmologists, optometrists and orthoptists increased by 15%, 11% and 20% respectively between 2001 and 2006.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Dry eye syndrome (keratoconjunctivitis sicca)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Dry eye syndrome, written for sufferers by medical professionals.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Eyes - how your eyes work
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Your eyes are like a wonderful kind of camera. They take pictures of the world around you and send the pictures to your brain. Your brain works out what your eyes are seeing.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Eyes in the sun - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   People know of the dangers of sun to our skin. But many people do not know that too much sun can damage the eyes.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Painful or irritated eye
Publisher:   The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Description:   For blurred vision see chart 83 Disturbed or impaired vision In most cases a painful or irritated eye is due to a relatively minor problem and unless you wear contact lenses may not need professional
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Computer-related injuries
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Working at a computer can cause back, neck and shoulder pains, eyestrain and overuse injuries of the hands and wrists. The risks can be reduced or eliminated with proper workstation design, improved posture and good working habits.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   ARPANSA - Sunglasses & the health effects of solar UV radiation
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   ARPANSA measures the daily solar UV radiation levels in large population centres around Australia. As part of ARPANSA's commitment to the public education campaign, this information is provided to the TV stations, radio stations and newspapers.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Botulinum toxin for the treatment of strabismus
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes are out of alignment; one eye may turn inwards, outwards, upwards or downwards. Strabismus may develop in childhood or may be acquired as an adult. Treatment options include eye therapy, glasses, prisms, occlu...
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Turned eyes
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   When a child has a squint, the eyes do not look in the same direction some of the time, or all of the time.
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Eyes - blocked tear duct
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A blocked tear duct in the eye causes symptoms including a watery eye with pus, tears running down the face, crusted mucus along eyelashes or increased eye infections. Causes include chronic nose infections, hay fever and nasal polyps, and facial trauma. Some babies are born with a blocked tear duct. A blocked tear duct may unblock itself or require intervention such as drainage, massage, antibiotics or surgery.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Corneal transplantation and donation
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A donated cornea can restore sight. If you wish to be a donor after your death, tell your family of your wishes. Some diseases which can cause the cornea to deteriorate are keratoconus, bullous keratopathy, Fuch's dystrophy and herpetic eye disease. A transplant may also be necessary when the cornea has been perforated in an accident or due disease like rheumatoid arthritis.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Interventions for intermittent exotropia
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes are out of alignment, that is one eye looks straight ahead whilst the other eye turns inwards, outwards, up or down. In most cases of childhood onset strabismus the misalignment is present constantly, but in i...
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   Eye health among Australian children
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This report is the second in a series of national reports providing an overview of eye health in Australia. The report looks at the prevalence of eye problems among children, including vision disability, congenital anomalies and cancer.
Date:   Nov 2008
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