Treatments and Rehabilitation for Vision Impairment

Follow the links below to find information on treatments and rehabilitation for vision impairments and eye diseases. 

Updated August 2011

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Title:   Eye conditions - giant cell arteritis
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Giant cell arteritis (or temporal arteritis) is inflammation of the arteries. If blood vessels servicing the eyes are affected, sudden blindness can result. Treatment with corticosteroids is urgent. New onset headache and vision loss are the most common symptoms. About half of those with giant cell arteritis also have polymyalgia rheumatica.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Vision loss - occupational therapy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Occupational therapy for children and adults with vision impairment offers new strategies and alternative ways to complete activities of daily living. An occupational therapist may teach, modify or suggest other practical changes to the home and work environments to improve safety and help a person live a more independent life.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Vision therapy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Vision therapy is used to treat problems such as lazy eye, eye alignment and coordination, and poor focus. The program involves eye tests and the use of lenses and exercises to improve a person's visual abilities. Vision therapy is most effective for children and young adults.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Dry eye
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Dry eye syndrome occurs when there aren't enough tears on the front of the eyes. Symptoms include itching, irritation and grittiness. People with dry eyes find it difficult to wear contact lenses. There is no cure, but the symptoms can be minimised. Ageing, menopause, medical conditions such as arthritis, some medications and climactic conditions can cause dry eye syndrome.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Usher syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Usher syndrome is a genetic disorder characterised by the loss of both hearing and vision. Some people also experience problems with balance. There is no cure. Services aim to help the person prepare for and cope with the dual loss of sight and hearing.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Eye care - orthoptists
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Orthoptists are eye care professionals who detect, diagnose and treat vision and eye disorders in children and adults. They provide early detection and monitoring of certain eye conditions through regular check-ups to protect against vision loss and sight problems. Orthoptists also prescribe glasses and provide low vision rehabilitation services.
Date:   Jun 2011
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 and herpetic eye disease. A transplant may also be necessary when the cornea has been perforated in an accident.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Seeing eye to eye with your medicines
Publisher:   National Prescribing Service
Description:   Eyesight problems are common in older age. This can make managing medicines and reading medicine labels difficult. We have some hints that might help you avoid mistakes and make life easier.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Vision loss - adapting to life with vision impairment
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Losing your vision can change your life dramatically. Everyday activities can become difficult or impossible. There are many types of vision impairment and each has a different effect on a person's ability to see and on their mobility. Professional help is available.
Date:   Jun 2010
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:   Jan 2010
Title:   Eyelid and eyelash problems - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Common eye problems include inflammation and infection of the eyelids and eyelashes, also called blepharitis and styes. Find out what products are available for eyelid and eyelash problems.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Eye exercises: visual training for eye disorders
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Visual training is the practice of exercising the eyes with the aim of overcoming vision disorders. Eye exercises are also commonly used to relieve the eyes after long periods of focused vision.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Red eye - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Red eye is the term used when the eye is red, itchy, watery and feels gritty.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Dry eye - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Dry eye is a term used when the eye feels dry, gritty and sore, but not painful.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Eye lubricants - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Eye lubricants, either in the form of drops or ointments, can help to alleviate dry eye.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Dry eyes and irritation - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Dry eye includes dry or watery eyes and eye irritation. Dry eye occurs in people who produce fewer or lower quality tears. Find out what products are available for dry eyes and eye irritation.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Eyelids - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out more about eyelid problems, including entropion and ectropion, which are quite common in older people.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   How to use eye drops
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service
Description:   A guide to using eye drops or eye ointment.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Cataract - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens that focuses light inside the eye.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Thyroid eye disease - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Thyroid eye disease occurs in people with thyroid disease and is characterised by inflammation, swelling and eventual scarring.
Date:   Sep 2007

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