Patient info
Plain-language eye health information, reviewed by our specialist ophthalmologists, is gathered on this page. Each article is a starting point for your own reading, not a substitute for individual advice from your GP, optometrist, or specialist.
This page gathers four kinds of help.
Condition guides covering eight areas, each linking to a detailed page.
Patient articles answering the questions we are asked most.
Independent Australian organisations offering helplines, home self-tests, and newly diagnosed support.
Guidance on when to seek a review, including which symptoms need urgent same-day attention.
Each section is set out below.
Our patient articles explain common eye conditions and what care can involve, in language designed for everyday reading, and we add new ones regularly.
These are the questions patients ask us most often:
More articles on glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other topics are on the way.
The conditions we treat most often are explained in detail on our dedicated condition pages. Each page describes the condition, how it is assessed, and the care that may be involved, with cautious, individualised information about what to expect.
These descriptions serve as brief summaries only. Please follow the respective links to access the full, plain-language information pages. Note that specific topics such as dry eye and retinal detachment are detailed as sections within the relevant condition pages rather than appearing as separate listings.
Independent organisations offer patient information, self-testing tools, and support. The following resources are produced by established Australian health bodies and may be helpful alongside the care you receive from us. We are not affiliated with these organisations, and we share them because many patients find them useful between appointments.
Referring clinicians: see our referral information for what to include when sending a referral letter.
Seeking a timely review matters because some eye changes develop slowly and without obvious symptoms. Regular checks with your GP or optometrist help pick up conditions such as glaucoma and diabetic eye disease before they affect your sight, and your GP or optometrist can assess any concern and arrange specialist care where appropriate.
It is sensible to arrange a review if you notice a change in your vision, ongoing discomfort, or anything that concerns you about your eyes.
If you have sudden vision loss, sudden new floaters or flashes, or eye pain, do not wait. Contact your GP, optometrist, or local emergency service promptly.
Common questions about consultations, referrals, and what to expect are answered on our FAQs page. If your question is not covered there, we are happy to help.
To arrange an appointment or ask about your eye health, contact us. For background reading first, read our frequently asked questions.
Our doctors are specialist ophthalmologists registered with AHPRA. As noted above, the information here is general and does not replace individual medical advice.
These pages take the next step, whether you are preparing for a first appointment, sending a referral, or reading up on the condition patients ask us about most.
What to expect at your first visit, from the referral you need through to what to bring and how long to allow.
For referrersHow GPs and optometrists send a referral, what to include in the letter, and which surgeon suits each presentation.
Eye conditionsHow this condition is assessed and what treatment can involve.
Reading is a starting point. If something on this page applies to you, or you would simply like your eyes assessed, our rooms can arrange a consultation with a specialist ophthalmologist.
All consultations at Eastwood Eye Surgery are with specialist ophthalmologists.
