Eye conditions
Dr Brian Ang is a Melbourne-based eye surgeon, specialising in cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment and eye injections for macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease.
Cataract
Clouding of the natural lens of the eye, causing blurry vision. It is the commonest cause of vision loss worldwide.
Glaucoma
Damage to the optic nerve due to eye pressure, causing progressive peripheral vision loss. It is the commonest cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
Macular degeneration
Degeneration of the centre of the retina, causing central vision loss. It is the commonest cause of vision loss in the Western world.
Diabetic eye disease
Complications in the eye caused by diabetes, resulting in vision loss. It is one of the five commonest causes of blindness worldwide.
Pterygium
Benign growth of conjunctiva that covers part of the cornea. It generally does not affect vision, but can cause discomfort and irritation.
