Another excerpt from Ezekiel Eyes Optometrist Jayden's interview for our YouTube channel, this time on what actually happens during a comprehensive eye exam — and why it's a lot more than just reading letters off a chart. Jayden walks through the process from the...
Here is another excerpt from Jayden's interview for our YouTube channel — this time on keratoconus — a condition many patients have never heard of until the day they're diagnosed with it. Jayden walks through what's actually happening to the eye, why picking it up...
Have you been told you have drusen, early macular changes, or a family history of macular degeneration? It is common to leave an eye examination wondering what those findings mean, whether your vision is at risk, and whether a supplement is worth taking. The macula is...
Post-surgical eye examinations are critical to ensure that your eyes are healthy. These exams should take place at least every two years. Some patients may think that now they have had their vision corrected, “there is no need to visit the optometrist anymore”. This...
Have you ever found yourself wondering about what really happens during an eye test? I’m Damon Ezekiel, the principal optometrist here at Ezekiel Eyes, and my team and I are passionate about demystifying this process for the Perth community. "An eye test goes well...
Are you struggling to find a suitable eye doctor? You're not alone. Many people find themselves unsure about how to select a healthcare provider who can meet their specific needs. The right Perth eye doctor for you should tick several boxes. These include professional...
At Ezekiel Eyes we spend a large portion of our day with patients who have a condition called Keratoconus. In recognition of Keratoconus Awareness Day, we wanted to shed some light into the lives of those affected by this condition. Keratoconus is a thinning of the...
Why do allergies happen? Allergies are very common, with around 1 in 5 people in Australia experiencing an allergy during their lives. The severity of allergies varies from person to person and can range from minor irritation to anaphylaxis. When you have allergies,...
Get an early start. See your eye doctor before allergy season begins to learn how to reduce your sensitivity to allergens. Try to avoid or limit your exposure to the primary causes of your eye allergies. In the spring and summer, pollen from trees and grasses are the...
What is keratoconus?Keratoconus is a thinning of the central zone of the cornea, the front surface of the eye. As a result of this thinning, the normally round shape of the cornea is distorted and a cone-like bulge develops, resulting in significant visual...
Kerry Moore had tried ophthalmologists and pediatricians, a children's hospital and an adult hospital, light tests, genetic tests and various vision tests in trying to find the cause of her son's encroaching blindness.Nobody had an answer. "This is something you're...
We all realize the importance of staying healthy although whether we are really inclined to make necessary sacrifices in order to stay healthy is a completely different story. To our own levels of motivation and application, we resort to working out, balancing our...
Nedlands optometrist says 7 out of 10 people with diabetes will develop changes to their eyes “More than 70 per cent of Australians with diabetes will develop changes to their eyes within 15 years of diagnosis,” says Nedlands optometrist, Damon Ezekiel. Patients who...
We exercise our arms, legs, abs, and even our behinds, but have you ever thought of exercising your eyes? Any eye doctor will tell you that it is good to keep your eyes healthy, and doing some simple exercises is a great way to improve the health of your eyes. Some...
The first thing that many people do when they wake up is to check their cell phone. If you are living with keratoconus, you may need the extra step of putting in your contact lenses before you’re able to turn on your digital devices. According to a well-respected...