Taking Care of Your Eyes

Maintaining eye health helps prevent loss of vision later in life. Having an eye examination with an Optometrist or an Ophthalmologist will enable early detection of eye disease. Appointments can be made directly with an Optometrist. Referrals to an Ophthalmologist should be made by a GP or Optometrist.

Reviewed December 2011

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Title:   Eye injuries - foreign body in the eye
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A foreign body is an object in your eye that shouldn't be there, such as a wood chip, metal shaving, insect or piece of glass. Don't try to remove it yourself. Seek urgent medical attention. Symptoms include pain, burning, irritation, a scratchy feeling, blurred vision, loss of vision, sensitivity to bright lights and bleeding into the white of the eye.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Eye injuries - flash burns
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Flash burns are like sunburn in the eye and are also called welder's flash or arc eye. A flash burn occurs when you are exposed to bright ultraviolet (UV) light. Sources of UV light include a welding torch, direct sunlight, reflection of the sun off water or snow, a sunlamp and other lamps including halogen lamps. Treatment may include dilating drops, dressing and antibiotics. Flash burns may cause infection which can lead to vision loss.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Eye Health
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information on maintaining good eye health by attending regular eye examinations and protecting your eyes from injuries, disease and infections.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Problems with eyesight - blindness
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Sometimes people have problems with their eyesight. They may have been born with this problem or they may have a disease, or they may have lost vision because of an accident.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Eyes - protecting your eyes
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Eyes are very important to us so we have to be careful to look after them. They show us our world and they show others how we are feeling.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Sun protection in the snow
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Snow activities pose a risk of sunburn because ultraviolet (UV) radiation is more severe in alpine regions than at sea level and is reflected by snow, making it even stronger. Wear a balaclava or beanie and use sunglasses and broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen. 'Snow blindness' (photokeratitis) is sun damage to the cornea of the eye caused by UV radiation.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Eye safety at work
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Any job that involves airborne particles or hazardous substances carries a risk of eye injury. Ordinary eyewear does not protect you against injury and contact lenses may worsen an eye injury. Reduce your risk of workplace eye injuries by wearing protection equipment and making sure prevention measures are followed.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Eye injuries - liquid splashes
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A chemical burn occurs when a liquid chemical contacts the eye. Depending on the chemical and degree of exposure, the potential for injury ranges from temporary redness and irritation to blindness.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Computer-related injuries
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Working at a computer can contribute to 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:   May 2011
Title:   Foreign objects
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Children like to put things in their noses, ears and eyes. Here are some tips for prevention and diagnosis.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Office ergonomics: preventing eye strain
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Eye strain in the office: The human eye is not designed for looking at a computer screen for prolonged periods. Eye health problems related to computer use are usually temporary, but can cause significant discomfort to computer users, and are largely preventable.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Slide on sunglasses!
Publisher:   Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Information about choosing and using sunglasses for sun and eye protection.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Sunglasses
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   Wearing sunglasses can substantially protect the eyes from damage caused by UVR. Choose wrap-around sunglasses with a high eye protection factor rating (nine or 10).
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   ARPANSA - UV resource guide of protective products
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   This Guide is issued to provide information about personal UV protection and to assist consumers in locating suppliers of products that claim to offer protection against solar ultraviolet radiation.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Protecting eyes from the sun - sun protection for your eyes
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Protecting the eyes from UV radiation from the sun is the only way to reduce the risk of eye damage. Steps for protecting against exposure to UV radiation from the sun include wearing sunglasses and a broad-brimmed hat, staying in the shade, and avoiding indoor sun tanning lamps.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Sun protection with sunglasses - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Experts recommend wearing sunglasses whenever the light is bright enough to make you squint, to help prevent cataracts and other eye damage.
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   ARPANSA - Clothing and solar UV protection
Publisher:   Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA)
Description:   The aim of sun protective clothing is to reduce a person's UV radiation exposure. This site explains the UPF of fabric, how to choose a good sun protective garment and where they may be bought.
Date:   Nov 2010
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:   Nov 2010
Title:   Vision loss - safety around the home
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Vision loss can turn simple tasks around the home into potential hazards. There are many ways to improve general safety in the home.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Eye health and nutrition - nutrition for healthy eyes
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   The eyes, like all other organs of the body, depend upon nutrients, vitamins and minerals to maintain their health and proper function. Thus, the way an individual eats affects the health of their eyes.
Date:   Jun 2010

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