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Eye Conditions and Treatment

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Mentone Eye Specialists offers expert care across a broad range of medical and surgical eye conditions. Our team combines decades of experience in general ophthalmology with subspecialty expertise in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery.
 

Cataract

A cataract is a clouding of the natural lens inside the eye, causing blurred vision, glare, and difficulty with contrast. It is one of the most common and treatable causes of vision loss.

At Mentone Eye Specialists, both Dr Chesney and Dr Abell are highly experienced cataract surgeons. Surgery involves removing the clouded lens and replacing it with a clear artificial intraocular lens (IOL), typically as a day procedure under local anaesthetic.

We offer:

  • Standard cataract surgery with monofocal IOL

  • Premium IOL options — multifocal, extended depth of focus (EDOF), and toric lenses to reduce dependence on glasses

  • Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (Dr Abell)

  • Known-gap surgery for eligible private patients

Surgery is performed at Holmesglen Private Hospital, South Road, Moorabbin.



For further information on the surgery, click here

Age Related Macular Degeneration
(ARMD)

AMD is a degenerative condition affecting the central retina (macula), leading to blurring and distortion of central vision. A family history of AMD is a significant risk factor.

Early diagnosis and monitoring are critical. Wet AMD, characterised by abnormal blood vessel growth, can be treated with intravitreal anti-VEGF injections to slow or halt vision loss.

We offer:

  • Assessment and staging of AMD using OCT and fundus imaging

  • Anti-VEGF injection therapy for wet AMD

  • Monitoring and management of dry AMD

  • Referral pathways for low vision support

 

For further information on Macular Degeneration, click here

 

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions in which the optic nerve is progressively damaged, typically due to elevated intraocular pressure. It causes gradual loss of peripheral vision and is often asymptomatic until advanced stages.

Early detection through regular screening is essential. With appropriate treatment — including eye drops, laser therapy, or surgery — progression can often be slowed or halted.

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We offer:

  • Comprehensive glaucoma assessment including visual fields and OCT imaging

  • Medical management and monitoring

  • Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)

  • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), including glaucoma stents for suitable patients

Glaucoma

Diabetes can cause a range of changes within the eye, the most serious being diabetic retinopathy — damage to the blood vessels of the retina. These changes can be subtle and asymptomatic in early stages, making regular screening essential for all diabetic patients.

We offer:

  • Diabetic retinal screening and grading

  • Monitoring and medical management

  • Intravitreal injection therapy where indicated

  • Coordination of care with your GP and endocrinologist

 

Diabetes

Keratoconus is a progressive condition in which the cornea gradually thins and bulges into a cone-like shape, causing distorted and blurred vision that often cannot be adequately corrected with glasses alone.

Dr Abell has subspecialty expertise in keratoconus management and is one of the few surgeons in Australia offering BOOST oxygen-assisted accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking.

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We offer:

  • Corneal topography and tomography for diagnosis and monitoring

  • Rigid gas-permeable and scleral contact lens fitting (in collaboration with specialist optometrists)

  • BOOST corneal collagen cross-linking to halt progression

  • DALK (Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty) corneal transplantation for advanced cases

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Keratoconus

Fuchs' dystrophy is a hereditary condition causing gradual loss of the corneal endothelial cells that maintain corneal clarity. Patients typically experience morning blurring, glare, and progressive vision loss as the condition advances.

Dr Abell is highly experienced in the surgical management of Fuchs' dystrophy, performing modern partial-thickness corneal transplant surgery.

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We offer:

  • DMEK (Descemet's Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty) — the gold standard, minimally invasive transplant technique with rapid visual recovery

  • DWEK/DSO (Descemet's Stripping Only) for early-stage disease in selected patients

  • Combined cataract and DMEK surgery where appropriate

 

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Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy
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Refractive Surgery - Freedom from Glasses

For patients wishing to reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses or contact lenses, Dr Abell offers a comprehensive range of refractive surgical options following thorough assessment of suitability.

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Laser Eye Surgery

  • LASIK — bladeless laser vision correction with rapid recovery

  • Contoura Vision — topography-guided LASIK for customised treatment

  • PRK ("no-touch") — surface laser treatment, ideal for certain corneal profiles

  • SMILE — minimally invasive flapless laser correction

 

Lens-Based Surgery

  • ICL (Implantable Collamer Lens) — for high myopia, astigmatism, or thin corneas; an additive procedure that preserves the natural lens

  • Refractive Lens Exchange — replacement of the natural lens with a premium IOL, ideal for patients over 45

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Pterygium

A pterygium is a fleshy growth of tissue that extends from the white of the eye onto the cornea. It is more common in patients with significant sun exposure. It can cause irritation, redness, and in advanced cases, distort vision.

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We offer:

  • Assessment and monitoring of pterygium

  • Surgical excision with conjunctival autograft to minimise recurrence risk

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Corneal Scarring & Infection

Corneal scarring can result from infection, trauma, or previous surgery, and may significantly impact vision. Management depends on the depth and location of the scar.

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We offer:

  • PTK (Phototherapeutic Keratectomy) laser treatment for superficial scarring

  • Corneal transplantation for deeper or central scarring

  • Management of acute and chronic corneal infections including Acanthamoeba keratitis

 

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