Dr Dana Robaei's recent case report in the journal Ophthalmology on subconjunctival mascara deposition was picked up by news outlets worldwide. The pictures were published to serve as a warning on what can happen if people do not properly remove their eye makeup on a regular basis.

Dr Dana Robaei recently wrote a case vignette on what can happen if heavy mascara use is not removed properly. This case vignette was published in Ophthalmology, an international medical journal.

Pterygium (surfer’s eye) is a very common condition amongst Australians. Advanced pterygia can cause distortion of the corneal shape, resulting in astigmatism.

Viral conjunctivitis is a self-limiting condition, and the commonest cause of a red eye presentation in general practice. It is typically caused by adenovirus. Other, less common viruses include herpes simplex, herpes zoster, enterovirus, and coxsackie virus.