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How to keep your eye on the ball!

Coastal Eye Surgeons — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 23:10:41 +0000

Excellent vision is crucial for a comfortable and enjoyable round of golf. From seeing your target, the tee, where your ball lands, to being able to score your game, having your eyes checked annually ensures you are optimising the “sight” of your game.

As we hit the fairways this summer in search of the white ball, we should assess the quality of our vision. There are many small things that can improve your vision and game.

Sunglasses:

In our beautiful “sunshine” state, the need for sunglasses is paramount for sun protection, particularly when on the golf course. Sunglasses decrease the amount of UV radiation that the eyes are exposed to.

What type of glasses should I get?

Polarised sunglasses provide the best protection to UV rays, as they are designed to filter out this light. They also reduce glare, reflections and haze, as demonstrated in this photo.

The lenses in these polarised glasses come in different colours.

Which coloured polarised glasses are best for a good game?

Different coloured lenses block specific lights, and can be better suited for different activities or weather conditions.

Green tinted sunglasses provide high quality contrast and clarity, whilst allowing accurate colour transmission. They are ideal for both sunny and low light environments and reduce glare, whilst brightening shadows.

What is happening when I can’t see my golf ball land or see the flag properly?

One of the reasons for this can be the development of cataracts. Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of your eye. This lens is located behind your iris, or the coloured part of your eye.

People with cataracts commonly notice:

Blurred vision and loss of detail of the ball on the tee and or the flag on the green.
Not seeing where the golf balls lands.
When scoring, they require brighter lights or increasing screen brightness to see details on the scoring app.
Colours are faded, or appear more yellow.
Increase in sensitivity to light, most noticeable at night, where headlights can be glary and have halos.

Cataracts commonly occur when you’ve enjoyed a number of birthdays, and by the age of 60 most people experience some signs of having cataracts.

At Coastal Eye Surgeons, we can assess, monitor and provide surgical treatment for cataracts. At your visit, not only will the whole health of your eye be assessed, but with the use of our up-to-date technology, you will also be able to see what the Doctors see.

If our doctors deem cataract surgery appropriate, they will involve you in a thorough discussion of your lifestyle, hobbies and vision requirements to determine the intra-ocular lenses which best suit your needs – ideally, these will permit functional specular independence and improve quality of life.

The Coastal Eye Surgeons are Dr Louise Robinson and Dr Khoi Tran, who both are specialist ophthalmologist with advanced surgical training in cataracts and pterygiums. Dr Robinson also has sub specialised interest in glaucoma treatments, and Dr Tran in conditions of the vitreous, retina, and macula. Together, they provide a comprehensive suite of eye care services to the Northern Gold Coast, Hinterland, and surrounding areas.

Coastal Eye Surgeons are here to deliver you the best quality visual support and treatment options where and when it matters to you. We can help you with your vision, but your swing is up to you!

Ask your GP or Optometrist for a referral today.

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IDEAS initiative brings eye care to rural communities

Coastal Eye Surgeons — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 01:25:00 +0000

Dr Louise Robinson recently featured in RANZCO's Eye2Eye magazine about the wonderful rural community eye care work delivered by the IDEAS van in Central Queensland.

The IDEAS van visits remote areas, teaming up with local hospitals and leading ophthalmologists to prevent blindness, and reduce visual impairment.

Article Excerpt:

Dr. Robinson said, “I have been going to Gladstone to work in the IDEAS Van facility since it began in 2019. Through the van, the Eye Team and I can a service the population of Gladstone and its surrounds.

“Remarkably a whole eye clinic, except a couple of pieces of equipment, can neatly fit into an air-conditioned 19-meter trailer. This enables us, with the help of the local optometrist who helps us with visual fields, to provide a full service to the local community including YAG laser procedures, as well as anti-VEGF injections.

“The patients I see with blurred vision have ranged from 18 to 103 years old in age. The main reason for these patients’ blurry vision is predominantly cataracts. Many of the patients are unable to drive due to their vision. This can be very isolating in the remote areas they live in, as they then become dependent upon others for even simple trips to the shops. It is great to be able to improve these patients’ vision and therefore their quality of life.”

Click here to read the full article.

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Dr Louise Robinson in the news for all the right reasons

Coastal Eye Surgeons — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 01:16:20 +0000

Dr Louise Robinson is making a big difference in the lives of people from all walks of life, but it is her work with the indigenous community in Rockhampton that really pulls at the heartstrings.

The online newspaper Central Queensland Today, featured Dr Robinson, and the work she does for the Eye and Ear Surgical Support (EESS) program, an Australian Department of Health initiative.

Article excerpt:

Cutting back the amount of waiting times through her visits, the Rockhampton Hospital’s eye clinic saw 102 visits from indigenous patients in January – now the waiting list has been reduced to five people.

“The patients I see with blurred vision have ranged from 18 to 103 years old in age and the main reason for these patients’ blurry vision is predominantly cataracts,” Dr Robinson said.

“Many of the patients are unable to drive due to their vision, this can be very isolating in the remote areas they live in as they then become dependent upon others for even simple trips to the shops.

“It is great to be able to improve these patients’ vision and therefore their quality of life.”

Dr Robinson said while the surgical nature of her patients’ presentations could be challenging at times, she enjoyed meeting with them and family members to hear their stories.

You can read the full article here.

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