Blepharitis, or dry eye, is an inflammation of the eyelid margins. Many patients do not display symptoms of eyelid inflammation, but instead experience irritation, foreign body sensation and burning of the eyes. Typically, symptoms [...]
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common condition that affects many people, usually over the age of 65. This condition affects the macular area, a small part of the retina at the back of [...]
Looking after your eyes is important when you have diabetes as those who have the condition are at increased risk of developing eye problems. If left untreated, this can lead to poor vision and [...]
Glaucoma describes a number of conditions that damage the optic nerve and affect vision. It is typically seen in people over the age of 45 and occurs when the fluid in the eye builds [...]
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye. It usually occurs as people age. A cataract is not harmful, and treatment may not be needed in the early stages, but as [...]
This is when the crystalline lens of the eye becomes stiffer and loses its ability to focus on close objects. This condition usually becomes noticeable in the early to mid 40s and is a [...]
Astigmatism occurs when the front of the eye, the cornea, has an uneven curvature. Instead of being spherical, it is egg-shaped. When light hits an irregularly curved cornea, it is not focused correctly onto [...]
The eyeball is too short or the cornea and crystalline lens power is too weak, causing light rays to focus beyond the retina. This can be corrected with convex, converging or plus (+) lenses. [...]
The eyeball is either too long or the cornea and crystalline lens power are too strong, causing light rays to focus in front of the retina. This can be corrected with concave, diverging or [...]
Yes - we can help you with your eye health, all our optometrists are therapeutically endorsed. This means they can diagnose your problem and provide you with eye medication scripts and review your recovery [...]
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Victor Harbor
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The Victor Harbor Hospital is able to care for an eye emergency.
We also offer an emergency service, our dedicated emergency phone number 0492 430 684 is monitored 24/7, we can give advice as to your best course of action.
We also carry a large range of contact lenses and can usually find your exact lenses or a suitable alternative to get you out of a tricky situation.
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