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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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Eye Infections
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Eye Injuries
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Taking Care of Your Eyes
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Eyes - how your eyes work
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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Mar 2009
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ARPANSA - Sunglasses & the health effects of solar UV radiation
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Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
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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.
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Jan 2009
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Computer-related injuries
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Dec 2008
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Botulinum toxin for the treatment of strabismus
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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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...
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Dec 2008
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Turned eyes
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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When a child has a squint, the eyes do not look in the same direction some of the time, or all of the time.
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Dec 2008
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Eye health among Australian children
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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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.
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Nov 2008
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Eye health in Australia: a hospital perspective
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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Reducing preventable vision loss has recently been identified as a priority by Australian governments and non-government organisations. The report presents information about the treatment of eye disorders in Australian hospitals. This includes trends in hospitalisations, differences across population groups, treatment costs, and waiting times.
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Aug 2008
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Surgery for post-vitrectomy cataract
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Vitrectomy or surgery for removal of vitreous, the substance in the center of the eye, for several conditions can result in formation or acceleration of cataract, specifically nuclear sclerotic cataract (that due to hardening and opacification of the ce...
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Jul 2008
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Eye conditions - iritis
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Better Health Channel
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Iritis is inflammation of the eye's iris, the coloured part of the eye. The cause is unknown in most cases, but known causes include infections and some diseases such as autoimmune disorders. Iritis symptoms happen suddenly and can include reddened or watery eye, eye pain, light sensitivity, blurred vision and a small or distorted pupil. Symptoms usually only occur in one eye. Without proper treatment, iritis can cause permanent visual impairment.
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Jun 2008
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Floaters: tiny particles in the eye
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myDr
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Floaters are tiny particles of matter suspended in the jelly-like fluid which fills most of the inside of the eyeball.
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Jun 2008
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Eyelids
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myDr
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Find out more about eyelid problems, including entropion and ectropion, which are quite common in older people.
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Jun 2008
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Blepharospasm
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Better Health Channel
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Blepharospasm means involuntary twitching, blinking or closure of the eyelids resulting from any cause. Conditions such as dry eyes and Tourette's syndrome have been associated with blepharospasm. Severe cases can cause blindness. Treatment includes botox injections and surgery.
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May 2008
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On the correct use of eye drops
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Australian Prescriber
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Drops are a common vehicle for administering drugs to the eye, but they must be instilled correctly.
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Feb 2008
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Eyes explained
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Better Health Channel
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The eye is the organ of vision. Images pass through the eye to the back of the eye or retina. Information is carried to the brain via the optic nerve. Other parts of the eye include the cornea, iris, pupil, lens and sclera. Common problems of the eye include cataracts, conjunctivitis, glaucoma and vision problems including blindness.
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Jan 2008
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Eyes - blocked tear duct
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Nov 2007
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Corneal transplantation and donation
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Nov 2007
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Medical interventions for fungal keratitis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Although rare, fungal keratitis, a fungal infection of the cornea is quite common in developing countries. If left untreated the cornea may perforate and may lead to blindness. Although there are a number of medications available, it is not clear which ...
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Nov 2007
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Your newborn's head
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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A guide to your newborn's head and face; the shape, appearance and structure and what you can expect.
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Oct 2007
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Thyroid eye disease
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myDr
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Thyroid eye disease occurs in people with thyroid disease and is characterised by inflammation, swelling and eventual scarring.
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Sep 2007
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