Dr Simon Skalicky

08/09/2025

Mild glare or sensitivity at night is common with age, especially when driving. It is when you see halos, rings, or rainbow-coloured fringes around lights that could be of concern.
These could be a symptom of:
Cataracts (especially nuclear or cortical types)
Glaucoma – rising eye pressure can cause corneal swelling
Corneal oedema or inflammation
Incorrect contact lens use

These visual disturbances may signal a build-up of pressure in the eye or a lens becoming cloudy, both of which can severely impact vision if left untreated. It is important to have this assessed and treated appropriately.

05/09/2025

It's normal to have blurred vision. This gradual difficulty focusing on near objects (presbyopia) often begins in the 40s and is a completely normal phenomenon.
What’s Not Normal:
If your vision becomes suddenly blurry—whether in one eye or both—it’s a red flag.
This can indicate:
Retinal detachment
Cataracts that have progressed rapidly
Diabetic retinopathy
Stroke or mini-stroke (TIA)
Acute glaucoma

Blurred vision that comes on quickly, especially if accompanied by dizziness, eye pain, or visual distortion, requires immediate attention. Dr Simon Skalicky and our team can assess and treat you appropriately, Find out more via our website.

01/09/2025

It's easy to dismiss changes in eyesight as “just part of ageing.” After all, many people need reading glasses in their 40s or notice increased difficulty seeing at night as they age. While some vision changes are normal and expected, others can signal more serious underlying conditions that should not be ignored. In my latest blog, we explore five vision changes that go beyond normal ageing—and may point to eye conditions that require professional assessment and treatment.

25/08/2025

Loss of peripheral awareness can also impact depth perception and coordination, making tasks such as climbing stairs, pouring liquids, or reaching for items more challenging and potentially even hazardous. These could be due to untreated glaucoma. It is critical to not ignore these symptoms and catch glaucoma early so you can be treated appropriately.

22/08/2025

Glaucoma primarily affects side (peripheral) vision, which plays a vital role in mobility, driving, and spatial awareness. This type of vision loss is subtle, and many people unconsciously adapt to it, unaware that their field of vision is shrinking.

Daily struggles might include:
1. Bumping into objects
2. Difficulty navigating crowded spaces
3. Trouble driving, especially changing lanes or checking blind spots

Being treated with glaucoma can help you manage these symptoms. Find out more via our website.

18/08/2025

There are four critical impacts that glaucoma can have a hidden impact on daily life:
1. Peripheral Vision Loss
2. Gait and step judgement
3. Reading and Screen Use
4. Mental Health and Independence

In addition to these four, older adults with untreated glaucoma may become more socially withdrawn or experience increased fear of falling or becoming dependent on others.

15/08/2025

The risk of glaucoma increases with age, but also family history, diabetes, and long-term corticosteroid use. It is important to take these factors into consideration and to be assessed if you have glaucoma because early detection is critical. Find out more in my blog here https://loom.ly/rCLS_uw or via our website https://loom.ly/9kcU8Z8

11/08/2025

Glaucoma is not a single disease, but a group of eye conditions that lead to damage of the optic nerve, the pathway responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain. In most cases, this damage is associated with increased intraocular pressure (IOP), but glaucoma can also occur at normal pressure levels.
The most common forms include:
Primary open-angle glaucoma – slow and painless, often undetected until late stages
Angle-closure glaucoma – rapid onset with pain, considered a medical emergency
Normal-tension glaucoma – optic nerve damage despite normal eye pressure

08/08/2025

The subtle onset of glaucoma makes it particularly dangerous. Many people do not realise they have it until significant, irreversible vision loss has occurred. Yet, despite its seriousness, glaucoma is highly manageable when caught early. Glaucoma impacts day-to-day life so the importance of early detection is critical in order to have the right treatment to preserve not only your eyesight but also your overall quality of life.

04/08/2025

Glaucoma is often called the 'silent thief of sight' as it is a progressive eye disease that can develop slowly and without warning, quietly damaging the optic nerve and robbing people of their vision.
In my latest blog, find out why glaucoma impacts life and why early action makes a critical difference. Read it here: https://loom.ly/rCLS_uw

Learn how glaucoma affects daily life, why early detection is vital, and how modern treatments help preserve vision and independence.

04/08/2025

A cataract is the clouding of the natural lens inside your eye, typically caused by ageing, long-term sun exposure, or certain medical conditions, such as diabetes. The lens, which normally focuses light onto the retina, becomes progressively more opaque, leading to a decline in visual clarity.

While cataracts are not painful and tend to develop gradually, their impact on daily living can be substantial, especially when left untreated. To be treated correctly and before it's too late, book with Dr Simon Skalicky.

28/07/2025

Cataracts don’t just affect seniors, people still in the workforce or those with visually demanding hobbies, such as sewing, painting, or woodworking, may find their quality of life significantly diminished if they have cataracts. Tasks become more challenging, take longer, and often feel mentally exhausting. Cataracts will not improve on their own, they are progressive and need to be treated effectively which is by surgical removal of the clouded lens. If you feel that you may have cataracts make an appointment to see Dr Skalicky for an assessment.