Expertise in all general ophthalmic conditions
MQ Health Ophthalmology Clinic’s general ophthalmologists offer comprehensive eye examinations and surgical assessments.
We see children, teenagers and adults with a wide range of eye health concerns.
Symptoms
- Altered vision or disease.
- Blepharitis – inflammation of the eyelid, affecting the eyelashes and tear ducts.
- Dry eyes – a condition that causes a range of symptoms, from discomfort and irritation to vision problems.
- Eye pain – a common concern, pain can also cause irritation, burning, scratchiness, grittiness, dryness and a feeling that there is something in your eye.
- Foreign bodies such as metal, glass, wood, plastic or sand that may be embedded in the cornea.
- Infections – corneal and contact lens-related infections, as well as severe cases of conjunctivitis.
- Pterygium – also known as ‘surfer’s eye’, pterygium is a growth that starts on the clear tissue of the eye and can spread to the cornea.
You may need to see a general ophthalmologist for eye concerns that an optometrist can’t treat.
Ophthalmologists are different to optometrists. Optometrists are primary eye care providers whose focus is on testing for eye diseases and prescribing glasses.
During your first appointment, your ophthalmologist will conduct an eye examination, as well as tests to assess the health, function and appearance of your eyes.
These tests involve checking your front and peripheral (side) vision, eye muscle and colour vision. Your ophthalmologist will also check for any potential diseases of the eye.
If you have a specific concern, your ophthalmologist will attempt to diagnose this and recommend the most suitable treatment approach.
In most cases you will receive a diagnosis at your appointment, along with instructions about how to manage your condition. If there are signs of any type of eye disease, you may need to have more tests. A medical report will be sent to your referring practitioner within two weeks of your appointment
Your treatment might include drops, tablets, lid hygiene techniques or lifestyle modifications. In some cases, you may need to be referred on to a subspecialist ophthalmologist for a more comprehensive diagnosis or surgery.