Eye On The Target: How Optometrists Help Your Eye Health
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Eye On The Target: How Optometrists Help Your Eye Health

Welcome. My name is Ariana and I work as a medical assistant at an army base. My main job is to make sure that there are no hidden health risks for our seemingly fit army personnel. One of the biggest issues I uncover is eyesight problems. I have discovered that a lot of people think that there is no need to visit an optometrist unless their eyes are sore or vision is blurry. This myth can be found in the army too. In the course of my work, I have learnt that many eye problems have no symptoms for a long time. I am always encouraging family and friends to go for annual eye checks. I have become so passionate about this issue that I started this blog to explain how optometrists can help you keep the best vision possible. Please scan through my entries. Enjoy.

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Eye On The Target: How Optometrists Help Your Eye Health

  • Understanding The Symptoms And Treatment Approach For Cataracts

    22 February 2023

    A cataract is a serious eye condition that can cause complete blindness when not treated. It is characterised by the clouding over of the lens, which occurs when protein builds up and begins to clump together in the lens. This clouding of the lens means that light can't reach the retina at the back of your eye, which is how images are processed. You can have a cataract in one eye or in both eyes, and the clouding can develop slowly or progress quickly.

  • Why Does an Optometrist Blow Air into Your Eyes?

    11 April 2022

    If you've ever been to an optometrist for a routine examination, you may have noticed that they typically perform a range of different tests. You'll be familiar with the request to read letters from a distant chart or look straight ahead at a bright light. However, you may wonder why they will sometimes blow a puff of air into your eyes through a special machine. How can this help an eye expert diagnose potential problems that could, in some circumstances, be serious?

  • 5 Signs Your Child May Need Cataract Surgery

    7 June 2021

    Cataracts may be rare in children, but that doesn't mean they never happen. Thankfully, cataracts can be removed through surgery. But how can you tell if your child may be developing cataracts? If you notice any of these signs or symptoms, talk to your paediatric ophthalmologist about the possibility of cataract diagnosis and surgery as soon as possible.  1. Your child has trouble reading If your child says they can see most objects fine but complains of having trouble reading, this could be a sign of a cataract.

  • Laser Eye Surgery Preparation Tips

    28 October 2020

    Early intervention to eye problems prevents severe repercussions such as partial or total blindness. In some instances, surgery is the only corrective measure to save a patient's eyes. Thanks to laser technology, patients do not have to go through the traditional, invasive eye surgery procedures. However, some patients still find eye surgery a bit nerve-wracking. Nonetheless, it does not have to be the case since doctors do their best to prepare patients with adequate information about the procedure.

  • 3 Steps To Help Your Loved One Through Cataract Surgery

    17 October 2019

    Perhaps you have an elderly parent going in for cataract surgery. Or maybe it's a close friend or family member. As the primary caregiver, you can make the preparation and after-care process heaps easier if you know exactly how to react and what to do. These steps will show you how to help your loved one through cataract surgery. Learn What Should And Should Not Be Done In Advance