Eastwood Eye Specialist

Eastwood Eye Specialist Our leading eye doctors provide holistic expert care of a wide range of eye conditions using the latest diagnostic and therapeutic technology.

Languages spoken: English, Korean

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https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/eastwood-NSW-2122/eastwood-eye-specialists/doctors

At EES we use the ZEISS Cirrus 6000 with Angioplex OCT Angiography, a cutting-edge eye scanner that gives our specialis...
11/07/2025

At EES we use the ZEISS Cirrus 6000 with Angioplex OCT Angiography, a cutting-edge eye scanner that gives our specialists the clearest, most detailed view of your retina (the back of your eye).

Two scans in one:
🌟 OCT: Takes cross-section “slices” of your retina (like an MRI for your eye)
🌟 OCTA: Maps and examines tiny blood vessels without dye injections (unlike traditional angiograms)

These scans do not use any X rays, just uses light — it does not hurt your eye!

Why does this matter for you?
This advanced technology helps us detect early signs of sight-threatening conditions before you even notice symptoms, including:
✅ Macular Degeneration (age-related vision loss)
✅ Glaucoma (silent thief of sight)
✅ Diabetic Retinopathy (caused by diabetes)
✅ And many more!

How does it help?
✔ Early Detection = Better Outcomes: Catch problems early when treatment is most effective.
✔ Precision Monitoring: Track subtle changes over time to adjust care as needed.
✔ Fast & Comfortable: No touching your eye, just a quick, painless scan!

We’re proud to share that Dr. Chang, our Principal Ophthalmologist, is among the first surgeons in Sydney and at Chatswo...
02/07/2025

We’re proud to share that Dr. Chang, our Principal Ophthalmologist, is among the first surgeons in Sydney and at Chatswood Private Hospital to trial the groundbreaking Alcon Unity Phaco Machine, the latest advancement in cataract surgery technology!

Why it’s a game-changer:
✔ 4D Phaco – More efficient cataract breakdown
✔ Advanced Fluidics – Superior intraocular pressure (IOP) control for safer surgery
✔ Reduced Energy Use – Less phacoemulsification power needed, even in dense cataracts

Yesterday, Dr. Chang successfully performed a complex, dense cataract surgery!

🧑🏻‍🦱 Unusual Case of CSCRA 41-year-old male presented with central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) - but without the usu...
26/06/2025

🧑🏻‍🦱 Unusual Case of CSCR

A 41-year-old male presented with central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) - but without the usual risk factors like stress, steroid use, or a Type A personality. On deeper questioning, he revealed recent use of topical minoxidil for hair loss.

🔬 Possible Mechanism
Minoxidil may increase VEGF expression and cause choroidal vasodilation, potentially raising vascular permeability, leading to subretinal fluid accumulation seen in CSCR.

📌 Case Takeaways
▫️ CSCR from minoxidil is rare, with only a few case reports
▫️ Risk may increase with prolonged use or higher concentrations
▫️ Always ask about all medications and supplements, even if not initially volunteered and don’t hesitate to search uncommon associations

💊 Treatment
1. Remove triggers
2. Observe — most cases resolve spontaneously within 3–4 months
3. Chronic CSCR can be difficult to manage — we may then consider focal laser or anti-VEGF injections where appropriate

Did you know about all these treatments available for dry eye disease? 💧👀🧑🏻‍⚕️ See your eye care professional to get a t...
18/06/2025

Did you know about all these treatments available for dry eye disease? 💧👀
🧑🏻‍⚕️ See your eye care professional to get a tailored treatment plan!

Dry eye disease is more than just occasional discomfort — it’s a chronic condition that can affect your daily life. 🔎 He...
17/06/2025

Dry eye disease is more than just occasional discomfort — it’s a chronic condition that can affect your daily life.

🔎 Here are common symptoms to watch for:
✔ Burning or stinging sensation
✔ Redness and irritation
✔ Blurry vision (that improves with blinking)
✔ Watery eyes (yes, ironically!)
✔ Gritty feeling, like sand in your eyes
✔ Light sensitivity
✔ Difficulty wearing contact lenses
✔ Eye fatigue after screen time

⚠️ Risk factors: Aging, screen use, dry climates, certain medications, and autoimmune conditions (like Sjögren’s syndrome).

👁️ VMT – Watch or Operate?Vitreomacular traction (VMT) can go in different directions:▫️ Sometimes it resolves spontaneo...
13/06/2025

👁️ VMT – Watch or Operate?
Vitreomacular traction (VMT) can go in different directions:
▫️ Sometimes it resolves spontaneously – no surgery needed (10-30%)
▫️ Sometimes it progresses – and causes a full-thickness macular hole needs surgery
▫️ Persistent VMT that does not resolve on its own and causes causes visual symptoms such as central blur or distortion – this also would generally need surgery

In this case the VMT spontaneously resolved!

Many patients are referred to a retinal specialist for monitoring and management, but not always surgery right away.
➡️ Persistent symptoms or macula hole? That’s when we will operate.

🌟Key points:
▫️ Smaller focal VMTs (

📌 Case Study: Normal Tension Glaucoma in a Myopic Eye🔍 Findings:▫️ Fundus image shows a myopic disc with thin inferior r...
04/06/2025

📌 Case Study: Normal Tension Glaucoma in a Myopic Eye

🔍 Findings:
▫️ Fundus image shows a myopic disc with thin inferior rims
▫️ Red-free imaging reveals an RNFL wedge defect OU
▫️There myelinated nerve fibers in the left eye inferiorly
▫️ Structure-function correlation is evident with RNFL loss, ganglion cell loss on macular OCT and a corresponding defect on visual fields

💊 Treatment:
Started with Xalatan initially, then escalated to Ganfort PF — aiming for lower long-term IOP as it was a younger patient
▫️ NTG can be trickier to manage — harder to drop IOP significantly when baseline is already “normal”
▫️ In NTG, it’s not just about hitting a single IOP measurement in clinic — may need to look into reducing diurnal fluctuations

➡️ Next steps for treatment:
If he progresses further, surgery could be considered — but only after weighing risks vs benefits
▫️ Patient is young, newly diagnosed, and trust is required to develop in the treatment journey
▫️ When progression occurs despite combination drops, the next step would be SLT laser then surgery

💡Key takeaways:
▫️ Myopic discs can be challenging to assess
▫️ Macular OCT (GCL analysis) is valuable in detecting early structural changes
▫️ Always consider all three: clinical disc appearance, OCT (RNFL + GCL), and HVF—and monitor them over time
▫️ Myopia is risk factor for glaucoma
▫️ Consider the age of the patient when deciding on treatment

‼️Other risk factors for NTG:
▫️ Drance haemorrhage
▫️ Thin CCT
▫️ Nocturnal hypotension
▫️ Vascular dysregulation (eg. migraine)
▫️ East Asian ethnicity

Protect your eyes from the sun 😎Did you know…✅ Cataracts: UV exposure contributes to ~20% of cases in Australia ✅ Pteryg...
28/05/2025

Protect your eyes from the sun 😎

Did you know…
✅ Cataracts: UV exposure contributes to ~20% of cases in Australia
✅ Pterygium: We have one of the highest rates in the world — affecting 1 in 10 adults especially in sunny regions
✅ Eye cancer: ~300-400 Australians are diagnosed with ocular melanoma each year
✅ Child vulnerability: Kid’s eyes transmit 70% more UV to the retina than adults, increasing long term damage risk

📌 Case Study: Don’t Miss the Hidden Foreign Body!A young gardener presented with a sore eye after being struck by a tree...
26/05/2025

📌 Case Study: Don’t Miss the Hidden Foreign Body!

A young gardener presented with a sore eye after being struck by a tree branch. On exam: corneal abrasion—but the key lesson? Always look deeper.

🔍 Findings:
▫️ Subconjunctival foreign body (FB) embedded beneath the conjunctiva
▫️ Corneal abrasion

✋ Why Refer?
This FB required microsurgical removal

💊 Treatment:
1. Small incision in the conjunctiva
2. Extraction with micro forceps
3. Saline washout to eliminate residual debris
4. Prescribed chloramphenicol qid
5. Follow up to ensure healing and no signs of fungal infection

🛑 Key Takeaways:
▫️ Vegetative matter) — risk of fungal/unusual infection
▫️ Don’t stop at the obvious — rule out FB, hyphema, pe*******on

💡 When would you refer?
▫️ FB inaccessible without instruments
▫️ FB close to pupil centre
▫️ Deeply embedded FB
▫️ Significant rust ring
▫️ Suspicion of pe*******on/deep injury
▫️ High-risk material (organic, contaminated)

Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese — Dr Season Yeung provides expert care in cataract, cornea, and pterygium sur...
21/05/2025

Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese — Dr Season Yeung provides expert care in cataract, cornea, and pterygium surgery with a focus on advanced techniques and patient comfort.

From cataracts to retinal disease, Dr Ju-Lee Ooi offers expert care with a special interest in diabetic eye health and a...
21/05/2025

From cataracts to retinal disease, Dr Ju-Lee Ooi offers expert care with a special interest in diabetic eye health and aviation ophthalmology.

12/09/2024

Today is day. We encourage you to ask “are you OK?” any day of the year because a simple conversation can make a world of difference.

Living with macular disease can be challenging and stressful
(SIS stats on mental health?). Let’s build trust and normalise talking about our feelings. If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed by macular disease, feel free to call our Helpline on 1800 111 709 for a chat.

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