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03/10/2025

👓✨ Thank You, Team Canberra! ✨👓

A big thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday at the Crowne Plaza Canberra for our Optometrist Event.

It was a wonderful opportunity to meet and greet so many of our local optometrists while also sharing educational content, discussing best practices, and strengthening the bonds between optometry and ophthalmology.

We love these opportunities of collaboration, and we’re grateful for the engagement and insights from all who attended. Together, we can continue delivering the very best in patient care across our community. 💛

03/10/2025

How lucky are we? Recently, we got to test out the Rayban Meta glasses that were gifted by OPSM HQ to Dr Bala. Here's a quick run through our CDB rooms through the eyes of the Meta glasses!

A big shoutout to OPSM HQ for the gift! We can't wait to get some more hours with them on and record some spectacular surgeries!

01/10/2025

🌿 Simple Steps for Allergy Relief 🌿

This spring, take these small steps to keep your eyes happy and healthy:

💦 Wash your hands and face regularly to remove pollen

🕶️ Wear wraparound sunglasses outdoors

🛌 Keep windows closed on high-pollen days

💧 Use artificial tears to rinse away allergens

If your eyes still feel sore, red, or blurry — book a check-up with PersonalEYES. Relief (and clear vision) is possible!

01/10/2025

☀️👁️ How UV Rays Affect Your Eyes – A Retinal Surgeon’s Insight 👁️☀️

UV rays don’t just damage your skin — they can have a lasting impact on your eyes too. From increasing the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, to causing painful conditions like photokeratitis, prolonged exposure to UV light can seriously affect your vision.

🎥 In this video, Dr Rahul Dubey, Retinal Surgeon at PersonalEYES, explains the risks of UV damage and shares practical steps you can take to protect your eyes every day.

👉 Watch now and learn how a good pair of UV-blocking sunglasses could save your sight for the future.

29/09/2025

👁 Meet Dr Angela Jennings – Director at PersonalEYES and highly respected Medical Retina & Cataract Specialist.

A graduate of the University of New South Wales, Dr Jennings was awarded the University Medal in Medicine along with multiple academic prizes before completing her Ophthalmology training at Sydney Eye Hospital and Westmead Hospital. She then undertook a Medical Retina Fellowship with Professor Paul Mitchell at Westmead Hospital.

Dr Jennings was a treating investigator in the pivotal Anchor and VIEW-2 trials, which brought Lucentis and Eylea into clinical use—revolutionising treatment for macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and retinal vein occlusions. She continues to contribute as a Principal Investigator in clinical research, alongside her busy surgical and clinical practice.

Known for her caring and gentle nature, Dr Jennings is dedicated to ensuring her patients feel supported and confident throughout their treatment journey.

📍 You can see Dr Jennings at our clinics in Castle Hill, Parramatta, and Sydney CBD.

✨ Book your appointment today with one of Australia’s leading specialists in medical retina and cataract surgery.

29/09/2025

When your work bestie goes on leave 🛫 and you miss her...

PS: Happiest birthday Cheryl! Wishing you an amazing day!

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28/09/2025

A/Prof Bala discusses the remarkable Wavelight Plus technology. This groundbreaking innovation has fundamentally transformed our approach to LASIK, providing exceptionally precise results and outcomes

In this advanced diagnostic technology, 500 beams of light are directed at the eye, and the reflected light is measured and collected with microscopic precis...

25/09/2025

🌼 Is it Allergies or Something More? 🌼

Not all itchy or watery eyes are due to hay fever. Sometimes, eye allergies can be mistaken for dry eye or infections. If your symptoms persist or worsen, it’s worth getting checked by an eye specialist.

👁️ Protect your sight this spring by staying proactive — because clear vision means more time to enjoy the sunshine.

24/09/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to Dr Rahul Dubey, Aylin Narli & Mary Nguyen! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating three wonderful members of the PersonalEYES family.

We’re so grateful to have your talent, dedication, and warmth on our team. Thank you for the incredible care and expertise you bring to our patients every day. 💛

Wishing you all a fantastic birthday filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of cake! 🎂✨

23/09/2025

✨👁️ WaveLight® Plus – Personalised Precision 👁️✨

Unlike traditional treatments, WaveLight® Plus is a fully personalised LASIK procedure — designed to treat your eyes based on their unique characteristics, not just your glasses prescription.

🔬 With precision mapping and advanced laser technology, it creates a custom treatment plan tailored to the exact shape and optics of your eye.

At PersonalEYES, we’re proud to offer Australians this cutting-edge technology that’s redefining what’s possible in vision correction.

👉 Book your personalised LASIK assessment today and experience the WaveLight® Plus difference.

22/09/2025

👁 Meet Dr John Yek – Glaucoma and Cataract Specialist at PersonalEYES.

A graduate of the Australian National University, Dr Yek was awarded the John Buckingham Research Award and Sunderland Prize for Neuroscience, before completing his medical training. He also received the University Medal at the University of Melbourne for topping his class in Biomedicine with majors in Neuroscience.

Dr Yek trained in Ophthalmology at Sydney Eye Hospital and went on to complete a Glaucoma Fellowship at Westmead Hospital, where he gained extensive expertise in advanced glaucoma surgery and the latest minimally invasive glaucoma devices. He is also a Visiting Medical Officer at Westmead Hospital, where he continues to teach cataract surgery.

Fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, Dr Yek provides accessible care for a diverse patient community.

📍 You can see Dr Yek at our clinics in Burwood, Canberra, Castle Hill, Dubbo, Epping, Parramatta, Pymble, and Sydney CBD.

✨ Book your appointment today with a glaucoma specialist dedicated to excellence in patient care.

22/09/2025

Explore the exceptional features of Wavelight Plus! This advanced technology is renowned for its precision and effectiveness in laser vision correction. Learn more about how it can transform your vision: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0gbbp0

21/07/2025

🎂 A sweet surprise for Dr. Thomas Chan! 🎂

There’s nothing more heartwarming than a grateful patient — except one who bakes!

Dr. Thomas Chan was recently gifted a homemade cake from a patient who wanted to say thank you in the most delicious way. It’s moments like these that remind us how much kindness and trust mean in healthcare.

Thank you to our wonderful patients for your continued support — and to Dr. Chan for the care, compassion, and commitment you bring to every consultation.

21/07/2025

👓✨ A Night of Insight with A/Prof Chandra Bala & Luxottica ✨👓

We recently hosted an exclusive event with our valued optometry partners and the team at Luxottica, where A/Prof Chandra Bala shared his expertise on the latest advancements in refractive correction.

From SMILE to LASIK and ICL, A/Prof Bala broke down the technology behind today’s vision correction and what it truly takes to deliver exceptional patient outcomes — from precise diagnostics to surgeon skill and patient selection.

As one of Australia’s top refractive surgeons, multiple-time #1 ICL implanter, and the first to perform WaveLight® Plus LASIK in the country, A/Prof Bala continues to set the benchmark in surgical excellence.

Thank you to all who joined us for this insightful evening of learning, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

15/07/2025

👶💙 Caring for Little Eyes with Big Futures 💙👶

At PersonalEYES Burwood, we know that healthy vision is vital to a child’s learning, development, and confidence. That’s why our paediatric eye care services are designed with both expertise and empathy.

Whether it's treating common concerns like lazy eye (amblyopia), eye turns (strabismus), blocked tear ducts, or more complex conditions — our experienced ophthalmologists and orthoptists provide gentle, age-appropriate care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Your child’s vision is too important to wait. Book a paediatric eye assessment today and give them the clear sight they deserve.