Dr Joanne Goh - Cataract, Lasik and Corneal Eye Surgeon

  Cataract surgery is a procedure to remove the lens of your eye and, in most cases, replace it with an artificial lens. A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens of your eye. Cataracts usually develop slowly and can affect one or both eyes. With age, cataracts usually become denser and cause more vision problems.  Cataract surgery is performed while you're under local anesthesia, which numbs your eye. It's generally a safe and effective procedure with a quick recovery—most people who have cataract surgery experience greatly improved vision afterwards. Different types of intraocular lenses IOLs can be implanted during cataract surgery. The type of IOL you receive will be based on several factors, including your lifestyle, overall health, and visual goals.  Cataract surgery is typically an outpatient procedure, which means you won't need to stay in the hospital overnight. Most people who have cataract surgery are able to go home the same day as their procedure. Recover...

  A cataract is a clouding of the eye's crystalline natural lens. It is a typical reason our eyesight gradually declines as we age and is a natural element of the ageing process. Cataract surgery to remove the cloudy lens and replace it with a clear, artificial lens may be required if a cataract is causing visual symptoms that are interfering with your life. This can greatly enhance your vision. However, it can be quite a task to find a doctor you trust with your laser cataract surgery . Dr Joanne Goh is one of Australia’s leading eye specialists with special skills in areas concerning the cornea, ocular surface and external eye. Dr Goh is an internationally trained and acclaimed cataract specialist. With brilliant accolades and a meritorious career, her dedication towards the field has led her to pursue subspecialty training at prestigious centres like the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. She received the most up-to-date surgical training in corneal transplantati...

  Pterygia, commonly known as a surfer's eye, is a condition that can strike anyone frequently exposed to harsh UV light, wind, or dust.  It is often seen in people between the ages of 20 and 40 and starts as fleshy bumps on the eye's conjunctiva. If left untreated, pterygiums can grow and eventually cover the entire cornea, causing vision problems. While there is no cure for pterygium, treatment options are available to slow down or stop its growth. With proper care and protection from UV radiation, people with pterygium can enjoy healthy eyesight for many years. Though it may be alarming to notice a bump on your eye, pterygia are generally benign noncancerous growths. Most people experience only mild symptoms from pterygia, which is often treatable with medication or outpatient surgery. An eye specialist can diagnose the growth and recommend a treatment plan. In some cases, cryotherapy may be recommended to remove the growth. This involves freezing the growth with extremely ...

  Do you have cataracts? If you are over 50 years old and have trouble reading or seeing distances, you may have cataracts. Cataracts are prevalent – more than half of all Americans will develop them by age 80. Laser cataract surgery is a new, advanced treatment for cataracts. It uses a laser to break up the cloudy lens inside your eye, and then a tiny camera is used to suction the lens fragments out. The entire procedure takes about 15 minutes, and many people don’t even need glasses after the surgery. Laser cataract surgery is the latest technology to remove your cataracts and improve your vision. You may be able to significantly reduce, if not eliminate, your dependency on glasses – particularly for reading and distance. The natural lens shows discolouration as a cataract progresses, and vision becomes blurry. Here are some of the signs of a cataract:  The vision becomes blurred and cannot be corrected even with glasses Reading small letters becomes difficult Colours look f...

  Do you know around 3% of Australians have pterygium? There is a general unawareness of this ophthalmological condition, often leading to serious health problems. Here we will try to understand this condition in detail:  What is Eye Pterygium?  A pterygium is a non-cancerous growth of the thin mucous membrane, or conjunctiva, lines the ocular surface behind the cornea. Pterygium appears as an elevated triangular thickening caused due to excessive growth of the conjunctiva and extends up to the eye's surface.  Eye Pterygium Treatment  While there is no cure for pterygium, there are treatments available that can help reduce its size and appearance. If you have a pterygium, it's essential to seek treatment as soon as possible. If left untreated, the condition can worsen and lead to vision loss.  Eye Pterygium Surgery You may not have to get treatment for the lesion if there are no symptoms. However, if the eye drops do not respond, or you face vision problems...

  Keratoconus is a serious, but preventable condition that slowly takes away your ability to see. The cornea where light enters and forms an image begins thinning out until it becomes cone-like in shape ( Keratics). This process may start when we're young. During this time there may not yet be any symptoms so you would never know unless something unusual happened with the vision.  When the cornea is not in its proper shape, it can bend light and cause visual problems. These include blurred vision as well seeing things at different distances.  Keratoconus can be a difficult condition to live with, but there are treatments out there. In the early stages of keratoconus your doctor might prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct our visions. Unfortunately this isn't enough as this progressive eye diseases always have worsen effects!  Contact lenses can be an effective treatment for keratoconus. Rigid (hard) or hybrid contacts may be prescribed. It is particularly...

  After you celebrate your 50th birthday, the chances of developing cataracts increases manifold. According to a study, you have more than 50% chances that you will either have a cataract or undergo cataract surgery by the time you turn 80. Cataracts are an age related condition and causes a clouding of the lens in the eye. A small surgery is required to correct the condition.  If you are undergoing cataract surgery, here’s what to expect before, during, and afterward:  Before cataract surgery   Before cataract surgery, the vision typically becomes cloudy, and colours appear less vibrant. When left untreated, cataracts increase in size, leading to vision loss and eventually blindness.  Today, with advanced medical science, removing cataracts from your eye and replacing your lens is relatively simple. Before cataract it’s important to determine the best type of intraocular lens. Additionally, before undergoing cataract, you are required to stop taking certain med...