A cataract is a clouding of the lens of your eye, which affects your vision. You may experience:
If you’re finding it difficult to read, drive or do other things you enjoy, then please talk to us about cataract treatment.
Currently, the only treatment for cataracts is surgery to remove the clouded lens and replace it with an artificial one.
At Best Practice Eyecare, you’re assured of the highest standard of care. Best Practice Eyecare offers the best lenses available anywhere in the world and it is our aim for all patients to be glasses free post surgery.
Glaucoma is a progressive optic nerve disease that causes irreversible blindness if untreated. It is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. This is usually due to increased pressure within the eye.
Nicknamed the ‘sneak thief of sight,’ glaucoma usually develops slowly and subtly alters vision. This disease may be quite advanced before you notice symptoms and seek treatment so it is important to get your eyes checked regularly.
Dr Karpa is an experienced glaucoma surgeon having completed glaucoma and oculoplastics fellowships in Cornwall, England and further fellowship training in glaucoma at King’s College Hospital in London.
Oculoplastics is a highly specialised area of medicine, requiring training in both ophthalmology and plastic surgery. It focuses on the health, function, and appearance of the eyelids, tear ducts, orbit (the bony cavity around the eye), and surrounding facial structures.
Our oculoplastic services include:
Dr Karpa is an experienced eye surgeon with subspecialty training in oculoplastics.
Macular degeneration is a group of degenerative diseases of the retina that cause progressive, painless loss of central vision, affecting the ability to see fine detail, drive, read and recognise faces.
Best Practice Eyecare provides the latest generation of treatments available for macular degeneration to help preserve your remaining vision and protect your quality of life. The earlier the disease is treated, the more vision you are likely to retain or prevent further deterioration of vision or loss.
Retinal conditions such as retinal detachment, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, and vitreous haemorrhage can lead to sudden or progressive vision loss, often affecting the central vision and the ability to see clearly or perform everyday tasks.
Best Practice Eyecare offers advanced surgical treatments for these sight-threatening conditions, using the latest techniques and technology to restore and preserve vision. Timely diagnosis and intervention are critical—early treatment gives the best chance of protecting your sight and maintaining visual function.
The retina is a layer of light-sensitive tissue inside the eye. Several conditions can affect the retina, including:
Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may include:
Dr Karpa is a qualified and experienced medical assessor, able to provide an unbiased independent assessment of the impact of a health condition or injury on a person’s quality of life and ability to work.
If you would like to learn more about this service, please call us on 07 5492 2822.
Dr Karpa provides comprehensive medical reports for WorkCover assessments.
Please call us on 07 5492 2822 to learn more about this.