HUNTER LASER VISION BLOG ARTICLES

Have you found yourself holding your phone further away to read a text message? Reaching for reading glasses at restaurants? Or needing brighter light to read a book? If so, you're not alone.For many people, these changes begin around the age of 40 and are a normal part of the ageing process. While it can be frustrating, the good news is that rea...

 Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain. Often referred to as the "silent thief of sight", glaucoma can develop gradually without noticeable symptoms in its early stages. If left untreated, it can lead to permanent vision loss. For m...

 If your eyes tend to feel more irritated, watery or uncomfortable during the colder months, you are not alone. Seasonal changes can have a significant impact on the tear film and ocular surface, often making dry eye symptoms more noticeable throughout autumn and winter.While many people associate dry eye with hot weather or excessive scree...

Keratoconus is a progressive eye condition that affects the shape of the cornea - the clear, front surface of the eye. Instead of maintaining a smooth, dome-like shape, the cornea gradually thins and begins to bulge outward into a cone shape.This change disrupts how light enters the eye, leading to distorted and blurred vision that often cannot ...

A pterygium, often referred to as “surfer’s eye,” is a benign growth of tissue on the white of the eye that can gradually extend onto the cornea. While it may start as a cosmetic concern, a pterygium can progress and begin to affect vision, comfort and overall eye health.One of the most common questions patients ask is: when does a pterygi...