Eye disorders - Q & A
Duane's syndrome causes unusual eye movements, which restrict the person's ability to look sideways. In Brown's syndrome, one eye cannot move upwards freely. Other common eye disorders include ingrowing eyelashes, which must be treated before ... [... more]
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Eye disorders - focusing problems
The most common eye disorders are focusing problems, or 'refractive errors'. Main types of refractive errors are myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia or hypermetropia (long-sightedness), astigmatism and presbyopia. Glasses, contact lenses and ... [... more]
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Eye disorders - some common problems
Eyes can become tired, sore or dry. You can suffer from watery eyes, 'floaters', twitching eyes and headaches. Prevent eye strain while using computers or watching television (TV) by taking frequent breaks, blinking frequently and looking at ... [... more]
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Eye care - orthoptists
Orthoptists are eye care professionals who detect, diagnose and treat vision and eye disorders in children and adults. They provide early detection and monitoring of certain eye conditions through regular check-ups to protect against vision loss ... [... more]
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Eye care - optometrists
Optometrists are health professionals who are qualified to examine your eyes for vision and eye disorders, and for health problems involving the eyes. They can treat these problems and prescribe, supply and fit optical aids. They also provide ... [... more]
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