Bundaberg Optometrist
Tel 07 4139 0101
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a name given to eye conditions that damage the optic nerve of the eye. In early stages of the disease, there is often no symptoms. The damage to the optic nerve fibres occurs gradually and vision is lost slowly, starting with the peripheral vision.
1 in 50
Australians will develop glaucoma in their lifetime
50%
Of the Australians diagnosed are unaware that they have it
10x
You are 10x more likely to develop glaucoma if a direct relative has it
Our Eye Test
Glaucoma management begins with early detection. At The Oculists, we have technology which allows us to measure your glaucoma risk markers such as optic nerve analysis and visual field testing.
If you have been diagnosed with Glaucoma, our optometrists are therapeutically endorsed so they will be able to co-manage your disease with your Glaucoma specialist.
Genetic Risk Assessment
Here at The Oculists, we are registered with Seonix Bio, a world leading research company based in Adelaide.
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Over the past few years, top glaucoma specialists and researchers have been analysing the world’s largest glaucoma database and have identified thousands of genetic variations that increase an individual’s risk of glaucoma.
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Using this knowledge, SeonixBio has developed a Genetic Risk Assessment Service to identify individuals at risk of developing glaucoma.
At The Oculists, we are registered to have these Genetic Risk Assessment kits. If you have any concerns regarding your risk for glaucoma, please book a consultation with our friendly optometrists and we will be able to assess your eyes with retinal imaging, OCT scans and VR visual field headset. Our optometrists will be able to discuss with you if further assessment is recommended.
No GP referral is needed to see us for this service. ​