NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

Resources by topic << back to list of topics Eyes Title Advice to patients leaving hospital after corneal graft surgery Publication no. AHS - 8470 Publication date 02/06/2008 Review date 02/06/2012 Author SESIAHS Summary Your cornea is the clear transparent window at the front of the eye. The cornea transmits light and helps to focus visual images. Languages English, Macedonian, Turkish Title Advice to patients leaving hospital after glaucoma surgery Publication no. AHS - 8490 Publication date 02/06/2008 Review date 02/06/2012 Author SESIAHS Summary Glaucoma is a condition where the optic nerve at the back of the eye slowly deteriorates. This usually occurs as a result of an increase in eye pressure, due to fluid not draining out of the eye properly. The damage progresses very slowly and decreases vision gradually. The vision that is lost is irreversible. Languages English, Macedonian, Turkish Title Advice to patients leaving hospital after retinal surgery Publication no. AHS - 8480 Publication date 02/06/2008 Review date 02/06/2012 Author SESIAHS Summary advice to patients leaving hospital after retinal surgery Languages English, Macedonian, Turkish Title Are you at risk from glaucoma? Publication no. BHC - 5370 Publication date 06/09/1999 Review date 03/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary The causes of glaucoma, how the disease is treated and the importance of regular eye checks for people over 40, and those at risk from glaucoma Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Blepharitis Publication no. DOH - 5850 Publication date 01/07/2000 Review date 03/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Blepharitis - the facts about this chronic eye inflammation and how to treat it. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese Title Cataracts Publication no. DOH - 7370 Publication date 01/07/2000 Review date 03/02/2005 Author The Children's Hospital at Westmead Summary Information about cataracts including symptoms and treatment. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese Title Diabetes and your Eyes Publication no. DOH - 7375 Publication date 01/07/2000 Review date 03/02/2005 Author NSW Health Summary Guide to prevention and treatment of eye damage (retinopathy) caused by diabetes. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese Title Don't let diabetes steal your sight Publication no. BHC - 4990 Publication date 13/07/1998 Review date 28/10/2008 Author NSW Health Summary A guide to prevention and treatment of diabetic retinopathy - a disease causing loss of vison. Includes information on diabetes, including how to reduce the risk, and how to manage the disease. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Samoan, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Free eye sight and hearing screening tests for 3-5 years old kids Publication no. AHS - 7240 Publication date 01/08/2004 Review date 08/10/2008 Author SWSAHS Summary Sign saying 'Free eye sight and hearing screening tests for 3-5 year old kids'. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Macedonian, Vietnamese Title Good health for your eyes Publication no. BHC - 5130 Publication date 22/02/1999 Review date 03/05/2005 Author NSW Health Summary How to prevent common eye problems in children and adults. Languages Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, English, Italian, Khmer, Korean, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title How to use eye drops Publication no. AHS - 8485 Publication date 02/06/2008 Review date 02/06/2012 Author SESIAHS Summary how to use eye drops OR ointment Languages English, Macedonian, Turkish Title Instructions for eye patients after leaving the hospital Publication no. AHS - 8475 Publication date 02/06/2008 Review date 02/06/2012 Author SESIAHS Summary instructions for eye patients after leaving the hospital Languages English, Macedonian, Turkish Title Macular Degeneration Publication no. AHS - 7060 Publication date 01/09/2003 Review date Author Sydney Hsp & Sydney Eye Hsp Summary Information about Macular Degeneration, a common cause of vision loss in people over 50. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Make the Most of Your Eyesight Publication no. AHS - 8125 Publication date 01/11/2007 Review date 01/11/2010 Author healthpromotion Summary Did You Know Problems with vision can increase your chances of having a fall Languages Arabic, Chinese, Dari, English, Farsi, Greek, Italian, Korean Title Seeing spots or floaters Publication no. AHS - 7065 Publication date 01/09/2003 Review date Author Sydney Hsp & Sydney Eye Hsp Summary A guide to the cause of seeing spots or 'floaters' in front of the eyes, and what to do if you have them. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Statewide eyesight preschooler screening Publication no. DOH - 8530 Publication date 27/05/2009 Review date 27/05/2012 Author NSW Department of Health Summary Important notice for all parents/carers of 4-year-old children Languages Arabic, Chinese, Dinka, English, Filipino, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Vision tips for safe driving Publication no. AHS - 7070 Publication date 01/06/2004 Review date Author Sydney Hsp & Sydney Eye Hsp Summary Information about the importance of good vision for safe driving. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Italian, Korean, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese