Eye Care Services
At Eyes on Edward, we’re focused on bringing you the very best clinical eye care.
Eye Examination
Our Optometrists play an important role in your eye health.
If you have not had your eyes examined for quite some time you may not be aware of all the tests involved in a comprehensive eye examination. We generally allow 45 minutes to complete a comprehensive consultation.
Our team of experienced Optometrists detects, diagnoses, and treats eye health and vision conditions that affect vision including refractive error, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, and cataracts.
They can also identify general health conditions that are first detected via an eye exam, provide referrals to eye surgeons (ophthalmologists) and often help manage post-eye-surgery health.
The majority of our services attract a Medicare rebate.
Every consultation and eye examination is with an experienced Optometrist using the latest and most advanced eyecare procedures.
We request you bring the following to your eye examination
- Your Medicare card
- Your latest pair of prescription glasses
- Your latest pair of prescription sunglasses
- Any contact lenses you may use (bring the prescription or boxes/packaging
- Previous prescription details or Optometrist’s reports if you are new to our practice.
Myopia control
Myopia (short-sightedness) is a common vision condition where distant objects appear blurred because the eye grows too long. It often develops in childhood and can progress as children grow. Risk factors for the onset and progression of myopia include a family history of myopia, increased time spent on near tasks such as reading or screen use, and limited time outdoors. Higher levels of myopia are associated with an increased risk of long-term eye health complications, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, and myopic maculopathy.
We offer evidence-based myopia control solutions to help slow the progression of short-sightedness in children. Our practice provides advanced treatment options, including Hoya MiYOSMART spectacle lenses and CooperVision MiSight soft daily disposable contact lenses. These clinically proven technologies are designed not only to correct vision, but also to help manage eye growth and slow progression. Our experienced team will assess your child’s individual needs and create a tailored myopia management plan to support long-term visual health.
Dry eye treatment
We provide advanced dry eye assessment and treatment services to improve comfort and long-term ocular surface health. Dry eye can result from poor tear quality, blocked oil glands, or environmental and lifestyle factors, leading to symptoms such as irritation, redness, and fluctuating vision. Our treatments include Blephasteam, a gentle in-practice therapy that uses moist heat to unblock the eyelid oil glands, and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), which targets inflammation and helps restore normal gland function. Following a comprehensive evaluation, we develop a personalised treatment plan to effectively manage your symptoms and improve eye comfort.
Therapeutics
Therapeutic treatments for eye conditions can include:
Medications: Eye drops, ointments, or oral medications may be prescribed to treat infections, inflammation, allergies, glaucoma, dry eye syndrome, or other eye-related conditions.
Laser Therapy: Laser treatment may be used for various purposes, such as correcting refractive errors (LASIK or PRK), treating glaucoma, or managing certain retinal conditions.
Intraocular Injections: In some cases, medications are directly injected into the eye to treat conditions like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, or retinal vein occlusion.
Surgical Interventions: Therapeutic eye surgeries are performed to address specific eye conditions, such as cataract surgery to remove a cloudy lens, corneal transplant surgery to treat certain corneal disorders, or retinal surgery to repair retinal detachments or tears.
Therapeutic Contact Lenses: Specially designed contact lenses may be used for therapeutic purposes, such as managing corneal irregularities or promoting healing in certain eye conditions.
The specific therapeutic approach depends on the diagnosis and the underlying eye condition being treated. It is important to consult with an optometrist, to determine the most appropriate therapeutic treatment for an individual's specific eye condition.
Optical Coherence Tomography
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive and safe imaging technique that uses light waves to create detailed images of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. OCT can be used to diagnose and monitor a variety of eye conditions, including:
- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
OCT can also be used to measure the thickness of the retina and to assess the health of the optic nerve. This information can be used to track the progression of eye diseases and to monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
The patient will sit in a chair and rest their head on a chin rest, then use the OCT machine to scan the retina. The scan takes a few minutes and is painless.
If you are concerned about your eye health, talk to our Optometrist about OCT treatment. OCT can be a valuable tool for diagnosing and monitoring eye diseases.
Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a condition that causes progressive damage to the macular, the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in Australia and will affect 1 in 7 people over the age of 50 and the incidence increases with age*. Those with early macular degeneration may have no noticeable symptoms but the disease can cause central vision loss if not treated early.
Early detection of macular degeneration is aided by having regular eye tests. At Eyes on Edward we utilise Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), a non-invasive imaging test to detect macular degeneration. OCT uses light waves to take cross-sectional images of your retina. OCT allows the Optometrist to see each of the retina’s distinctive layers and pick up early signs of macular degeneration, which can include fatty deposits known as drusen, pigment cell disruption or leaking blood or fluid.
For optimum eye health, it’s recommended that everyone over the age of 40 have their eyes tested every two years.
* Source: Macular Disease Foundation
Childrens Vision- Myopia/VT/Amblyopia/Strabismus
If your child has 20/20 or 6/6 vision, this is only a small part of having good vision. Your child must have equally focussed vision in each eye, must have good eye movement control, good eye-hand co-ordination and good eye health,
There are many vision problems that children can have. They include:
- Strabismus
- Amblyopia
- Myopia
- Hyperopia
- Astigmatism
- Muscle co-ordination issues
- Colour Vision Defects
Some of these are very obvious and are picked up early in childhood and others are much less obvious.
Strabismus is a condition that interferes with binocular vision because it prevents a person from directing both eyes simultaneously to align with each other at the same spot. This is often known as a squint. Strabismus is present in about 4% of children. Treatment should be started as early as possible to ensure the development of the best possible vision.
Amblyopia (also called lazy eye) is a disorder of sight. It results in decreased vision in an eye that otherwise appears normal. Whenever the brain does not receive visual signals from an eye for a long period of time, there is a risk of amblyopia. It also can occur when the brain “turns off” the visual processing of one eye to prevent double-vision. It is common in children with strabismus.
Detecting the condition in early childhood increases the chance of successful treatment; this disorder has been estimated to affect 1–5% of the population.
Myopia is a condition of the eye where the light that comes in does not directly focus on the retina but in front of it, causing the image that one sees when looking at a distant object to be out of focus, but in focus when looking at a close object. It also known as short-sightedness. Increasing levels of myopia are now known to increase the level of certain ocular diseases with older age. At Eyes on Edward, we provide a range of myopia control options (including special spectacle lens designs & soft daily disposable contact lenses) which have been shown to clinically slow down the rate of myopia progression in children.
Hyperopia is a defect of vision causing difficulty focusing on near objects, and in extreme cases causing a sufferer to be unable to focus on objects at any distance. Children with hyperopia can experience blurred vision, headaches, accommodative dysfunction, binocular dysfunction, amblyopia, and strabismus. Most school age children are in fact slightly hyperopic and therefore must exert an extra effort to bring their vision into sharp focus for both far and near tasks. For some children, it will interfere with their ability to do schoolwork.
Astigmatism is a refraction error of the eye in which there is a difference in degree of power in different meridians, often due the shape of the cornea being slightly more oval rather than spherical. Astigmatism causes difficulties in seeing fine detail. Astigmatism can often be corrected by glasses or contact lenses which correct for the difference in power.
Muscle co-ordination issues occur when the complex muscle system for co-ordinating the two eyes to work as a team are not properly balanced. They often occur together with other vision problems and if left untreated, contribute to a worsening of the vision problem.
Colour Vision Defects occur in about 9% of boys and 0.5% of girls. They are almost always inherited but can be the result of disease or injury. Almost all people with colour vision defects see most colours but due to the imbalance of their colour receptors, they see them slightly differently to the way someone with normal vision sees them. They will therefore have difficulty in identifying some colours and will confuse some colours.
Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It can cause vision loss, and in some cases, blindness.
There are two main types of diabetic retinopathy: non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR).
NPDR is the milder form of diabetic retinopathy. It is characterized by the haemorrhages or vascular changes involving the existing blood vessel supply in the retina.
PDR is the more advanced form of diabetic retinopathy. It is characterized by the growth of new blood vessels in the retina. These blood vessels are fragile and can bleed easily. Bleeding in the retina can cause vision loss.
There are a number of treatments available for diabetic retinopathy. The type of treatment that is best for you will depend on the severity of your retinopathy.
Diabetic macula oedema (DMO) is another complication of diabetic eye disease, and occur with either NPDR or PDR. In DMO, the blood vessels in the macula (region of the retina responsible for detailed central vision) leak and this causes swelling, with often secondary blurred or distorted vision.
Laser treatment is a common treatment for diabetic retinopathy. Laser treatment can help to seal off leaky blood vessels and prevent them from growing. Injections of medications called anti-VEGF drugs can also be used to treat both PDR and DMO. These medications help to shrink new blood vessels and prevent them from leaking.
Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure that can be used to remove blood from the retina or to remove scar tissue that is causing vision loss.
If you have diabetes, it is important to have regular eye exams. Early detection and treatment of diabetic retinopathy can help to prevent vision loss.
Eye Care Services
At Eyes on Edward, we’re focused on bringing you the very best clinical eye care.
Our Optometrists play an important role in your eye health.
If you have not had your eyes examined for quite some time you may not be aware of all the tests involved in a comprehensive eye examination. If it has been more than two years since your last eye test, we generally allow 45 minutes to complete a comprehensive consultation.
Our team of experienced Optometrists detect, diagnose, and treat eye health and vision conditions that affect vision including glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, lazy eye and cataracts.
They can also identify general health conditions that are first detected via an eye exam, provide referrals to eye surgeons (ophthalmologists) and often help manage post-eye-surgery health. Our team of Optometrists at can help you maintain good vision for life.
The majority of our services attract a Medicare rebate.
Every consultation and eye examination is with an experienced Optometrist using the latest and most advanced eyecare procedures. With our full eye health examination (45 minutes), comprehensive internal and external eye testing is standard and includes:
- Field of vision
- Eye muscle control
- Visual acuity
- Ability to focus
- Ability to see colour
We request you bring the following to your eye examination
- Your Medicare card
- Your latest pair of prescription glasses
- Your latest pair of prescription sunglasses
- Any contact lenses you may use
- Previous prescription details or Optometrist’s reports if you are new to our practice
If your child has 20/20 or 6/6 vision, this is only a small part of having good vision. Your child must also be focussed in each eye, must have good eye movement control, good eye-hand co-ordination, good eye health and normal visual perception.
At Eyes on Edward we have a special interest in making sure that your child develops the best possible vision. We test all the visual skills necessary develop good vision.
There are many vision problems that children can have. They include:
- Strabismus
- Amblyopia
- Myopia
- Hyperopia
- Astigmatism
- Muscle Inco-ordination
- Colour Vision Defects
- Visual Perceptual Deficits
Some of these are very obvious and are picked up early in childhood and others are much less obvious.
Strabismus is a condition that interferes with binocular vision because it prevents a person from directing both eyes simultaneously to align with each other at the same spot. This is often known as a squint. Strabismus is present in about 4% of children. Treatment should be started as early as possible to ensure the development of the best possible vision.
Amblyopia (also called lazy eye) is a disorder of sight. It results in decreased vision in an eye that otherwise appears normal. Whenever the brain does not receive visual signals from an eye for a long period of time, there is a risk of amblyopia. It also can occur when the brain “turns off” the visual processing of one eye to prevent double-vision. It is common in children with strabismus.
Detecting the condition in early childhood increases the chance of successful treatment; this disorder has been estimated to affect 1–5% of the population.
Myopia is a condition of the eye where the light that comes in does not directly focus on the retina but in front of it, causing the image that one sees when looking at a distant object to be out of focus, but in focus when looking at a close object. It also known as short-sightedness.
Hyperopia is a defect of vision causing difficulty focusing on near objects, and in extreme cases causing a sufferer to be unable to focus on objects at any distance. Children with hyperopia can experience blurred vision, headaches, accommodative dysfunction, binocular dysfunction, amblyopia, and strabismus. Most school age children are in fact slightly hyperopic and therefore must exert an extra effort to bring their vision into sharp focus for both far and near tasks. For some children it will interfere with their ability to do schoolwork.
Astigmatism is a refraction error of the eye in which there is a difference in degree of power in different meridians. Astigmatism causes difficulties in seeing fine detail. Astigmatism can be often corrected by glasses with a lens that corrects for the difference in power.
Muscle Inco-ordination occurs when the complex muscle system for co-ordinating the two eyes to work as a team are not properly balanced. They often occur together with other vision problems and if left untreated contribute to a worsening of the vision problem.
Colour Vision Defects occur in about 9% of boys and 0.5% of girls. They are almost always inherited but can be the result of disease or injury. Almost all people with colour vision defects see most colours but due to the imbalance of their colour receptors they see them slightly differently to the way someone with normal vision sees them. They will therefore have difficulty in identifying some colours and will confuse some colours.
Visual Perception is the ability to analyse and understand what the eyes are seeing. Children with vision problems are more likely to have difficulty with their visual perception; however these problems can occur with otherwise normal vision. If this problem does exist, the underlying vision problem is treated first and then a program of visual perceptual therapy is administered.
Many spectacle wearers spend years unaware that they are suitable for contact lenses. At Eyes on Edward, our qualified Optometrists will fit you with the most appropriate contact lenses for your prescription and lifestyle.
Contact lenses are available to correct both distance, near and multifocal prescriptions, as well as for patients with astigmatism. We will help you find the right contact lens to suit your specific needs.
Approximately 1.7 million Australians are estimated to be living with diabetes . Diabetes affects vision and eye health. Every person with diabetes is at risk of diabetic retinopathy, where the tiny blood vessels in the retina at the back of the eye become damaged and begin to leak blood and other fluids. Diabetic retinopathy can seriously affect vision and in some cases may even cause blindness. So, diabetics must pay special attention to their eyecare. All diabetics are recommended to have annual assessments.
At Eyes on Edward we utilise Digital Retinal Imaging (DRI) and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) to detect diabetic retinopathy. Digital retinal imaging photographs the surface of the retina looking for signs of haemorrhages, lipid exudates or micro-aneurysms. OCT is a non-invasive imaging test, which uses light waves to take cross-sectional images of the retina. OCT allows the optometrist to see each of the retina’s distinctive layers allowing them to detect leaking blood or fluid beneath the surface of the retina.
Speak to one of our Optometrists to learn more about managing your eye health if you are living with diabetes.
Diabetes Australia, Diabetes in Australia, 2015, www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/ diabetes-in-australia (accessed March 2017)
Glaucoma is an eye condition which is characterised by damage to the optic nerve and retina, causing progressive vision loss. Glaucoma develops gradually, without pain or any noticeable symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose until it has begun to permanently damage your vision. Right now, 50% of people with glaucoma remain undiagnosed.*
The good news is that glaucoma can be detected early as part of a standard eye test. At Eyes on Edward we utilize Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), a non-invasive imaging test to detect glaucoma. OCT uses light waves to take cross-sectional images of your retina. OCT allows the optometrist to see each of the retina’s distinctive layers, which can be used to map and measure their thickness. The retinal nerve fibre layer thickness measurements help with the diagnosis of glaucoma. Studies have shown that OCT technology can detect glaucomatous damage up to 8 years before vision loss .^
For optimum eye health, it’s recommended that everyone over the age of 40 have their eyes tested every two years.
* Tunnel Vision. The economic impact of Open Angle Glaucome, Centre for Eye Research Australia, 2008
^ Kuang TM et al. Ophthalmology 2015. Oct;122(10):2002-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2015.06.015. Epub 2015 Jul 18.
For some of us, refractive surgery can be a great option. It’s important that laser surgery is undertaken by an expert who understands your eye health history. Our Optometrists have a great relationship with your local ophthalmologists and will make sure you get the right referral with a surgeon who suits your needs. We can also provide aftercare, following your surgery.
Macular degeneration is a condition that causes progressive damage to the macular, the light sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in Australia and will affect 1 in 7 people over the age of 50 and the incidence increases with age*. Those with early macular degeneration may have no noticeable symptoms but the disease can cause central vision loss if not treated early.
Early detection of macular degeneration is aided by having regular eye tests. At Eyes on Edward we utilize Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), a non-invasive imaging test to detect macular degeneration. OCT uses light waves to take cross-sectional images of your retina. OCT allows the Optometrist to see each of the retina’s distinctive layers and pick up early signs of macular degeneration, which can include fatty deposits known as drusen, pigment cell disruption or leaking blood or fluid.
For optimum eye health, it’s recommended that everyone over the age of 40 have their eyes tested every two years.
* Source: Macular Disease Foundation
Optometrists are able to diagnose and manage a number of ocular conditions including age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. Our practice is equipped with state of the art equipment such as optical coherence tomography which allows us to diagnose these conditions earlier and monitor them more effectively. Many of our Optometrists are also therapeutically endorsed which allows them to treat a number of infective and inflammatory eye conditions with topical medications such as antibiotics and steroids.
Vision training is a course of prescribed activities, tailored for the individual and designed to improve poorly developed vision and visual processing skills. Your Optometrist will prescribe a vision training plan to help improve things like eye movement control, eye focusing, eye coordination and visual analysis skills.
In many workplaces, keeping your eyes healthy and protected requires special procedures, techniques and eyewear. All Eyes on Edward Optometrists are qualified to assess your workplace safety needs. They will work with you to create a plan which ensures maximum protection and safety for your eyes in the workplace.
Myopia (short-sightedness) is a common vision condition where distant objects appear blurred because the eye grows too long. It often develops in childhood and can progress as children grow. Risk factors for the onset and progression of myopia include a family history of myopia, increased time spent on near tasks such as reading or screen use, and limited time outdoors. Higher levels of myopia are associated with an increased risk of long-term eye health complications, including retinal detachment, glaucoma, and myopic maculopathy.
We offer evidence-based myopia control solutions to help slow the progression of short-sightedness in children. Our practice provides advanced treatment options, including Hoya MiYOSMART spectacle lenses and CooperVision MiSight soft daily disposable contact lenses. These clinically proven technologies are designed not only to correct vision, but also to help manage eye growth and slow progression. Our experienced team will assess your child’s individual needs and create a tailored myopia management plan to support long-term visual health.
We provide advanced dry eye assessment and treatment services to improve comfort and long-term ocular surface health. Dry eye can result from poor tear quality, blocked oil glands, or environmental and lifestyle factors, leading to symptoms such as irritation, redness, and fluctuating vision. Our treatments include Blephasteam, a gentle in-practice therapy that uses moist heat to unblock the eyelid oil glands, and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), which targets inflammation and helps restore normal gland function. Following a comprehensive evaluation, we develop a personalised treatment plan to effectively manage your symptoms and improve eye comfort.