OKKO Eye Specialist Centre’s dedicated team supports experienced ophthalmologists so that they can provide evidence-based care for many eye conditions.
Your specialist may begin with a comprehensive eye examination using state-of-the-art computerised equipment to measure things like eye pressure and peripheral vision. Your specialist may also take images of your eye using digital photography or tomography scans.
Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the natural crystalline lens in the eye.
Macular Disease
Your ophthalmologist can assess the health of your macula and determine if any treatment is required.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of diseases characterised by progressive and irreversible damage to the optic nerve.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
A disease that affects the cells within the macula and can progressively blur the central vision.
Eyelid Lesions & Cancers
If a cancerous tumour grows on your eyelid, it can alter the shape of the lid or affect the surrounding tissue.
Eyelid & Lash Malposition
Oculoplastic surgery is a field focused on the surgical and medical management of conditions affecting the eyelids
Watery Eyes & Tear Duct Conditions
A blockage in this tear drainage system can result in symptoms causing blurred vision.
Diabetic Eye Disease
Each OKKO Eye Specialist Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic devices & equipment.
Thyroid Eye Disease
Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects the tissues surrounding the eye.
Dry Eye Syndrome
Advanced management options may include Blephasteam® and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatments to help support eye comfort and tear stability.
Refractive Surgery
Refractive surgery includes procedures that aim to reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses by reshaping the eye’s focusing system. Suitability depends on your eyes, prescription and overall ocular health.
Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the natural crystalline lens in the eye. This most commonly occurs gradually after 50 years of age due to natural age-related changes. Sometimes, however, cataracts can form at birth (congenital cataract) or grow secondary to trauma or medication use (steroids).
Cataracts can cause blurred vision, increased glare sensitivity, reduced brightness and colour perception, and difficulties with driving at night. As cataract progress, vision can no longer be corrected with spectacles. Cataracts are a leading cause of vision impairment for Australians over 55.
Fortunately, cataracts can be treated with cataract surgery. During this process, the cloudy crystalline lens is removed via a small incision and a new artificial intraocular lens, known as an IOL, is inserted into the eye.
While the thought of eye surgery can be daunting, cataract surgery is one of the most commonly-performed surgeries in Australia. It usually takes less than 30 minutes and most patients can go home the same day.
Age-related macular degeneration
The macula is a small area located in the central part of the back of the eye (the retina). It is responsible for providing sharp central vision. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that affects the cells within the macula (known as photoreceptors) and can progressively blur the central vision. AMD is more prevalent as we get older and is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss in people aged 50 or older. While AMD does not cause total blindness, its effect on central vision can affect your ability to read or drive.
Macular disease
There are many other diseases which can affect the macula. One is central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) is a condition where fluid accumulates under the macula and causes distortion of the central vision.
Your ophthalmologist can assess the health of your macula and determine if any treatment is required.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of diseases characterised by progressive and irreversible damage to the optic nerve, which is responsible for transmitting information from your eye to your brain.
Glaucoma is often referred to as “the sneak thief of sight” because there may be no noticeable changes to vision in the early stages of the disease. Once glaucoma damage has occurred, it cannot be reversed.
Early detection and treatment of glaucoma help to prevent significant vision loss. There are many different treatments for glaucoma, including eye drops, laser and surgery. Your ophthalmologist can discuss the most appropriate option with you.
Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a potentially vision-threatening complication of diabetes. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage the fine blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.
In its early stages, diabetic retinopathy may cause no noticeable symptoms. However, as the disease progresses, it can lead to vision-compromising bleeding or swelling in the macula.
If you have diabetes, you should have regular eye checks to help detect early signs of diabetic retinopathy.
Treatment options for diabetic eye disease include optimising diabetic control, laser, eye injections or surgery. Your ophthalmologist can discuss these options further with you.
