How long does it take to recover after LASIK or SMILE?
If you're weighing LASIK or SMILE, recovery time is probably near the top of your list of questions, right alongside cost and who's actually a good candidate. Both procedures correct vision by reshaping the cornea, but they go about it differently, and that difference...
What causes macular degeneration and can it be prevented?
Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of vision loss in people over 50, yet a lot of people only hear the term after a diagnosis. That's unfortunate, because several of the biggest risk factors are things you can actually influence. Understanding what...
Why regular eye check-ups are important even if your vision seems fine
"My vision is fine, so why do I need an eye exam?" It's a fair question, and one eye doctors hear constantly. The problem is that a lot of eye conditions don't announce themselves. They creep in quietly, and by the time you notice something's wrong, you may have...
LASIK vs SMILE vs PRK: Which Procedure Is Right For You?
If you’re tired of searching for your glasses each morning or topping up contact lens solution before bed, you’ve probably started looking into laser eye surgery. Within minutes, three names are coming up, again and again: LASIK, SMILE and PRK. All three are proven,...
What to expect during your cataract surgery recovery
If your doctor has scheduled you for cataract surgery, you've probably already read enough about the procedure itself. What most people actually want to know is simpler: what happens after? How much will it hurt, when can you drive again, and when will your vision...
Why Eyelid Health Matters for Vision and Comfort
We tend to think about protecting our eyesight when it comes to the eyeball itself, but the eyelids are just as important in keeping our eyes healthy, comfortable and working properly. The health of the eyelids is often neglected, but it directly affects the quality...
Floaters vs Retinal Detachment: When Should You Worry?
Most of us don't think much about our eyesight until something changes. If you've recently noticed small specks, cobweb-like shapes or flashes of light drifting across your vision, you're not alone. Eye floaters are extremely common and, in most cases, completely...
Does Glaucoma Have Symptoms? Everything You Need to Know
Glaucoma is often called the "silent thief of sight" because it can damage your vision without causing noticeable symptoms in its early stages. Many people assume that a serious eye condition will produce obvious warning signs, but glaucoma often develops gradually,...
Can Cataracts Come Back After Surgery?
You have had cataract surgery and now your vision is becoming blurry or hazy again, so it is natural to worry that the cataract has returned. This is one of the most common questions that patients ask their eye doctor and fortunately the answer can provide real peace...
Marsden Eye Specialists Optometry Seminar – 24 June 2026
On 24 June 2026, Marsden Eye Specialists welcomed more than 125 optometrists and eye care professionals for another successful Optometry Seminar, bringing together colleagues from across the region for an evening of education, collaboration, and professional...
A Week-by-Week Guide to Recovery: What to Expect During and After Laser Eye Surgery
Laser Eye Surgery to correct vision using lasers, especially LASIK (Laser In Situ Keratomileusis), has been a life-changer for millions of people. The procedure is fast, safe and has a low pain factor for the patient. If you're considering this surgery or you have...
Can Refractive Lens Exchange Fix Presbyopia Permanently?
If you’re over 45 and you’re constantly reaching for your reading glasses, you’re not alone. Almost everyone experiences presbyopia at some point in their lives. Presbyopia is the loss of the ability to focus up close with age. But what if there was a way to fix it...
Which Lens is Better After Cataract Surgery?
If you or a loved one is considering cataract surgery, choosing the right intraocular lens (IOL) is one of the most important decisions you will make. In cataract surgery, your eye’s natural, cloudy lens is replaced with a lens implant that provides your vision after...
Mid-Year Newsletter 2026
Official Marsden Eye Specialist Newsletter | Winter 2026
Marsden Eye 2025 GP Seminar
We had a fantastic turnout at our Marsden GP Seminar on Saturday 22nd March, where seven of our leading ophthalmologists delivered insightful talks, providing key updates in ophthalmology for general practitioners. The day was filled with education, great food, and...
Local Business Award Winner for 2024
Local Business Award Winner for 2024 We are thrilled to announce that Marsden Eye Specialists has won the Local Business Award in the category of Outstanding Health Improvement Services! This incredible achievement is a testament to our dedicated team's hard work,...
July 2024 Newsletter
Official Marsden Eye Specialist Newsletter | Winter 2024
July 2024 Optometry Seminar
Marsden Eye Specialists was proud to host our 2024 optometry seminar on the 27th of July 2024 . The event was fully accredited by Optometry Australia. We had multiple great presentations during the night featuring a wealth of exciting learning opportunities and...
January 2024 Newsletter
Official Marsden Eye Specialist Newsletter | Summer 2024
June 2023 Hybrid Optometry Seminar
Marsden Eye Specialists was proud to host our second hybrid optometry seminar on the 6th of June 2023. The event was fully accredited by Optometry Australia (1.0T) and the speakers and topics for the evening were as follows: Dr Season Yeung - Current updates on common...
October 2022 Hybrid Optometry Seminar
Marsden Eye Specialists was proud to host our first in person optometry seminar after the COVID19 lockdown period on the 25th of October 2022. The event was fully accredited by Optometry Australia (1.5T) and the speakers and topics for the evening were as follows: Dr...