On the 2nd April, the Presmed Optometrists conference was attended by over 130 optometrists, with the Chatswood Eye Specialists Doctors once again sharing their knowledge as guest lecturers at this event. Dr Katherine Masselos had a talk entitled “Cataract assessment in a glaucoma patient” discussing the effects that a cataract can have on the visual field […]
What is an Orthoptist?
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 […]
Stye or Cyst or Chalazion?
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
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 […]