Orthokeratology, often called Ortho-K, is one of the most established contact lens options for childhood myopia control. The lenses are worn overnight and gently reshape the front surface of the eye while sleeping. In the morning, the lenses are removed and most patients can see clearly throughout the day without glasses or daytime contact lenses.… Continue reading Orthokeratology: Latest Thinking in Myopia Control
Orthokeratology: Latest Thinking in Myopia Control
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Advancing Care for Patients with Sjögren’s Related Dry Eye Disease
Our care and research: At Mark Hinds Optometrists and Ophthalmic Trials Australia, our team is committed to improving the lives of patients living with severe dry eye disease, ocular surface inflammation, and autoimmune-related eye disease through advanced clinical care, research, and innovation. One important area of focus is Sjögren’s related dry eye disease — a… Continue reading Advancing Care for Patients with Sjögren’s Related Dry Eye Disease
Photo of the Week – Keratoconus and Corneal Crosslinking
Crystalline keratopathy after corneal collagen crosslinking is not usually caused by the crosslinking reaction itself. It generally comes from one of two mechanisms: sterile drug precipitation or infectious crystalline keratopathy. In an epithelium-off CXL, the epithelial barrier is removed, the anterior stroma is exposed, and a bandage contact lens plus frequent drops are commonly used.… Continue reading Photo of the Week – Keratoconus and Corneal Crosslinking
Corneal Neovascularisation and Scleral Contact Lenses: Why Oxygen Matters
Right eye of a patient showing significant corneal neovascularisation. Left eye of the same patient, without comparable corneal neovascularisation. Corneal neovascularisation refers to the growth of new blood vessels into the cornea. The cornea is normally clear and largely avascular, which is one of the reasons it can transmit light so effectively. When blood vessels… Continue reading Corneal Neovascularisation and Scleral Contact Lenses: Why Oxygen Matters
Dr Rebecca Kitson at the J&J Contact Lens Leaders Summit in Sydney May 24-25 2026:
Enables us to be one of the First Practices in Australia to Offer the New J&J Daily Disposable Multifocal Toric Contact Lens At Mark Hinds Optometrists, we are proud to continue leading the way in advanced contact lens technology — becoming one of the first practices in Australia to fit the new Johnson & Johnson… Continue reading Dr Rebecca Kitson at the J&J Contact Lens Leaders Summit in Sydney May 24-25 2026: