Eye Conditions

Presbyopia represents one of the most common age-related changes, affecting most people by the age of 50. This natural decline in focusing ability makes reading, using smartphones, and performing detailed near work increasingly difficult, often prompting the familiar arm-stretching behaviour as people attempt to position reading material at a comfortable distance. For Hope Island residents […]

Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD or AMD) represents the leading cause of legal blindness among Australians over 50. The condition threatens the central vision, essential for reading, driving, recognising faces, and maintaining independence throughout later life. As Australia’s population ages, cases of macular degeneration continue to increase, making expert care and early intervention crucial in helping

A macular hole is the formation of an opening in the macula, the central area of the retina responsible for detailed central vision. These breaks typically occur as a result of the macula being stretched or pulled. Changes in the eye generally happen with natural ageing. As the macula ages, the vitreous (the transparent gel

A macular hole is the formation of an opening in the macula, the central area of the retina responsible for detailed central vision. These breaks typically occur as a result of the macula being stretched or pulled. Changes in the eye generally happen with natural ageing. As the macula ages, the vitreous (the transparent gel