Eye Conditions - Ian Donald Optometrist

The specialists in eye health care in Manly and Sydney’s Northern Beaches

Early detection is essential in activating intervention and remedial treatments that correct, stall, or remedy the condition as quickly and effectively as possible.

Persistent Dry Eyes: How to Cope and Find Relief

If you are experiencing persistent dry eye discomfort, you are not alone. This prevalent condition can lead to irritation, blurred vision, and a diminished quality of life.

Warning signs of glaucoma: what to look out for

Glaucoma is just one of the concerns we see here at Ian Donald Optometry, particularly as customers grow older. But what are the warning signs of glaucoma? What do you need to look out for?

Eye health check: Screen fatigue

As you catch up on your favourite books, TV series or Christmas movies, here’s how to avoid screen fatigue, care for your eyes and maintain good eye health over the December festive season.

Eye health check: Cataracts

Cataracts are one of the most common eye health issues globally. The eye’s lens tissue breakdown is caused by age or injury. We unpack what cataracts are, who is affected by them and how you can best treat cataracts.

Identifying and managing myopia and short-sightedness

Myopia, or short-sightedness, is a common eye condition where close objects are seen clearly, but those further away become blurry. Modern science has invented ways to identify and manage myopia and short-sightedness effectively. We take a look at a world-first in breakthrough technology to help improve myopia.

Understanding Glaucoma

Ian Donald Optometrist shares some insights to help you understand glaucoma – an eye condition that affects two in every hundred Australians. Glaucoma is an eye condition of increased pressure in the eye that damages the optic nerve. If left undetected, glaucoma can cause irreversible vision loss.

Introducing MyDay multifocal lenses for presbyopia

Ian Donald Optometrist is pleased to advise that we are now offering MyDay multifocal lenses, an advanced disposable contact lens that is suitable for all stages of presbyopia, the gradual and common vision loss associated with ageing. MyDay multifocal is designed to provide all the benefits of a regular multifocal in a daily contact lens.

Our top tips for summer eye health

Whilst proactive eye protection is crucial all year round, our tendency to spend more time out and about in summer means it’s particularly important this time of year. Exposure to Ultraviolet (UV) radiation may have a serious impact on your eyes – along with sunlight, chlorine and other factors common to summer activities. Here’s what you should know about summer eye health.