Dr John Landers

22/01/2024

Glaucoma is a disease that damages your eye's optic nerve. It usually happens when fluid builds up and increases pressure inside the eye.

21/12/2021

No

The makers of Vuity say clinical trials show their eye drops help improve close-range vision for up to six hours.

04/11/2021

Can you have glaucoma without high eye pressure?

Yes. Some individuals with “high” pressures do not develop nerve damage, while others with “normal” pressures develop progressive nerve damage. In low-tension or normal-tension glaucoma the optic nerve is damaged even though the pressure in the eye is not very high.

Learn more about glaucoma and eye pressure here: http://ow.ly/iGCp50Gy4TX

30/10/2021

Spoiler alert: No!

For some people with milder forms of red-green colorblindness, specially formulated color-correcting eyeglasses may improve contrast between some colors. The results vary depending on the type and ext

09/10/2021

Taking care of your eyes can keep your mind healthy too. A recent American study suggested that taking care of your vision is important to maintain good cognitive function. The authors recommend getting regular eye exams to make sure your eyes are well looked after.

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30/08/2021

They mention 5 years of post graduate specialty training, but that comes after 6 years of medical school, 2 years of internship/residency, 8 years of higher degree work, research and further surgical work and then 2 years in unaccredited posts.

28/08/2021

Time for a quiz!

Time for a mid-week quiz!

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24/08/2021

Ultimately it comes down to a discussion between the doctor and the patient. Both treatments have pros and cons and neither are perfect.

Why do some doctors start treatment with eye drops and others with SLT laser? How do I decide the best option for me?

Studies have shown eye drops or SLT laser can be effective in lowering eye pressure in the treatment of glaucoma.

However a doctor may prefer initial treatment with drops or SLT laser based on factors such as patient lifestyle, pre-existing eye problems or disease, type of glaucoma, the severity of glaucoma and initial untreated intraocular pressure. In some instances the eye specialist may recommend both treatments (eye drops and SLT) be started simultaneously.

Discussing these two treatment options with your doctor will help you decide which one to choose.

Learn more about SLT laser treatments:
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04/07/2021

Don’t cancel.

Are you concerned about the COVID-19 vaccine and your IVI treatment?

If you’re receiving eye injections for wet AMD, diabetic macular oedema or other retinal conditions, it’s essential for you to continue your regular eye injections. If you stop, you risk permanently damaging your vision.

The Federal Government wants to vaccinate as many Australians as possible against COVID-19, especially those most vulnerable. So, if you’re eligible, it’s important to register as soon as possible. There’s no known contraindication or additional precautions to receiving the vaccine if you’re undergoing anti-VEGF eye injections.

MDFA strongly recommends that, if eligible, you receive your COVID-19 vaccination ASAP, unless otherwise advised by your healthcare professional.

If you have anti-VEGF eye injections and you have concerns about getting a COVID vaccination, please speak to your treating doctor.

18/06/2021

What is ‘field of vision’?

This is the total area in which objects can be seen whilst maintaining focus straight ahead or at a central point.

The normal human visual field in each eye extends approximately 60 degrees towards the nose, 100 degrees outwards, 60 degrees upwards and 75 degrees downwards.

To learn more about field of vision and how it relates to Visual Fields Testing, visit our FAQ page: http://ow.ly/Ygfc50F5fre

15/06/2021

"There is a strong history of glaucoma in my family. My paternal grandfather had glaucoma, and was almost blind when he passed. His sister also has glaucoma and has no vision in one eye, and minimal vision in the other. My mother too had glaucoma, and very poor vision when she passed.

I have advanced glaucoma and use glaucoma drops morning and night to control my eye pressure. I have minimal vision in my left eye, with the vision in my right eye being good at present." - Jeffery

Jeffery shares more about his journey with glaucoma here:
http://ow.ly/VT6d50F5eux

In many cases (like Jeffery's), glaucoma is an inherited disease that is passed on within families. If you have glaucoma, your direct relatives - brothers, sisters, sons, daughters - are 10x more likely to develop it in their lifetime.

Ask your family and friends to get an eye test by sending a personalised 'Gif of Sight' at http://ow.ly/Fdx750F5euw