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An Ophthalmologist is a medical specialist who is an expert in eye health. An Ophthalmologist has completed basic medical school and graduated as a medical doctor, worked several years as...

Seeing a specialist can be anxiety-provoking but you can relax – at A/Prof Simon Skalicky’s practice, the rooms are beautiful and comfortable, and the staff are warm, friendly and provide...

A cataract occurs when the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, resulting in reduction in the quality of vision.

Before undergoing cataract surgery by an Ophthalmologist in Melbourne, you may be wondering whether you’ll still need to wear glasses afterwards. 

Glaucoma, known as the sneak thief of sight, is a progressive disorder of the optic nerve, related to genes, age and a variety of environmental factors. 

Genes are a major influence for one’s risk of glaucoma. Twenty-five years ago we thought glaucoma was simply an ageing degenerative disease; today we are recognising the important role of genes.

Research in the field of glaucoma is steadily advancing as new technologies continue to be developed to assist with glaucoma treatment.

An iridotomy is a laser procedure in which a tiny hole is made in the iris, releasing fluid that has built up behind the iris.

Narrow angle glaucoma is a common type of glaucoma in which the glaucoma is due to reduced access of fluid to the eye’s natural drainage angles.

Glaucoma tends to become more common as we age, however can still occur in young age.