General EYE ADVICE

By
Kon Zagoritis (Optometrist),
BScOptom, FVCO,
Melbourne, AUSTRALIA.

The main purpose for the information below is to provide insight to the general public on the causative factors that underlie the most common types of eye conditions in a developed city environment. It is hoped that this knowledge will lead to preventive measures being taken to maintain good eye health over the long term e.g. timely eye examinations, appropriate visual and ocular hygiene etc.

The necessary disclaimer

This is not a self-diagnosis manual. Nor is the information given below a substitute for advice and care from a health care provider. Diagnosis is sometimes challenging even with the help of an experienced practitioner. Accordingly, any recommendations that may be given below for a particular eye condition assume a diagnosis that is made by a licensed eyecare practitioner.

The ideas and viewpoints expressed in this website are based on the author’s clinical findings and literature research spanning over seventeen years of experience. Whilst the author’s current understanding and insight into eye health have been expressed with as much care as possible, no responsibility can be taken by the author for any of the ideas or recommendations which are expressed below.

No claim is made to provide an exhaustive coverage of the possible causes of eye disease. Any recommendations given should be seen as ways of increasing one's chances of maintaining good vision and healthy eyes.