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  What are the symptoms of Glaucoma?

  I started to notice a small blind spot in my eye and was wondering if this could potentially be the beginning of a glaucoma… Read More

  Glaucoma

  Answered by Dr John Pearce · Optometrist

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  Am I a candidate for LASIK eye surgery if I am diabetic?

  Can I still get LASIK eye surgery to correct for my astigmatism if I have type 2 diabetes? Read More

  Astigmatism Diabetes Endocrinology Myopia & Hyperopia (shortsightedness & farsightedness) Type 2 Diabetes

  Answered by Dr Allan Ared · Optometrist

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  If I wear extended wear contacts, do I have to get glasses?

  I hate glasses and my Mum said I don,t have to have them If I get extended wear contacts!Is it OK to just have contacts ... Read More

  Myopia & Hyperopia (shortsightedness & farsightedness)

  Answered by Dr Nicholas Young · Optometrist

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  Could yoga effect my macular degeneration?

  I am 58 years old and am an Iyengar yoga devotee and am training to be a teacher. This yoga involve inversions, forward bends and ... Read More

  Fitness and Sports Medicine Low Vision, Impairment, Loss and Blindness Macular Degeneration

  Answered by Dr Richard Ross · Optometrist

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  Do I need laser for angle closure glaucoma with normal pressure?

  I have been told I'm at risk for angle closure glaucoma and would like to know if I need laser. I have been booked in ... Read More

  Glaucoma Low Vision, Impairment, Loss and Blindness

  Answered by Roland Mak · Optometrist

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  Why is it important to have my child's eyes examined before they start school

  Parenting Parenting Preschoolers (3-5)

  Answered by Dr Somer Toprak · Optometrist