Ophthalmic Specialists and Eye Surgeons Chatswood Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye. Chatswood Eye Specialists includes specialists in the areas of ocular oncology, medical and surgical retina, cornea and external eye as well as oculo-plastics, such that there is no intraocular or extraocular […]
An orthoptist is a university-trained allied health professional whose specialties include eye movement disorders and ocular motility and diagnostic procedures associated with disorders of the eye and visual system. They provide eye care to patients with a range of eye diseases. Orthoptists are able to detect, diagnose and manage a variety of conditions in both […]
What is the difference between a stye and chalazion? (both are sometimes generically known as a cyst) Stye Styes appear as red, sore lump near the edge of the eyelid, usually caused by a bacterial infection in the eyelash follicle. A stye can also be caused by inflammation, such a blepharitis. Chalazion Is caused […]
ABOUT THE EYE – CHATSWOOD OPHTHALMOLOGISTS The human eye is a unique and vital organ. To an individual, the eye provides more information about his or her surroundings than any other sensory organ. To a physician, the eye offers a noninvasive and immediate view into a patient’s vascular system, allowing for early diagnosis and monitoring of […]