The causes of visual stress are still unknown with no scientific explanation for the symptoms, however it is commonly agreed to be a visual-perceptual problem believed to stem from the visual cortex of the brain. Special colour lenses can help with these symptoms.
Dry eye syndrome is a chronic lack of sufficient lubrication and moisture on the surface of the eye. Its consequences range from subtle but constant irritation to ocular inflammation of the eye's anterior (front) tissues.
At Complete Eyecare we continue to recommend MacuShield as one of the steps to help to try and reduce the affects of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) – one of the leading causes of blindness.
If you have diabetes, regular eye examinations are important to detect and treat eye problems. These should be arranged by your diabetes health team as part of regular tests and screening.
Cataracts are a very common eye condition. As we get older the lens inside our eye gradually changes and becomes less transparent (clear). A lens that has turned misty, or cloudy, is said to have a cataract.
Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye conditions which cause optic nerve damage and can affect your vision. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve at the point where it leaves your eye.
Contact lens examinations are far more complex than regular eye examinations, requiring additional tests and procedures. Fitting contact lenses is both a science and an art that requires a certain level of expertise.
Regular eye examinations should be a feature of your ongoing health care, not only to ensure the optimum possible level of vision and eye comfort but because they provide a valuable opportunity for the early detection of eye and other health disorders.
If you have never had an eye test, this guide will help you understand the tests performed during your visit and why we do them. Rest assured, an eye examination is quite straightforward and takes around 20 – 30 minutes.