Dr. Craig Rubinstein

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Dr. Craig Rubinstein I am a fully‑qualified Australian ophthalmologist focusing on non‑surgical eye care and common age‑related vision complaints.

Every week in clinic, patients walk in worried about floaters.Many describe tiny dots, thread‑like shadows drifting acro...
28/08/2026

Every week in clinic, patients walk in worried about floaters.
Many describe tiny dots, thread‑like shadows drifting across their vision, especially noticeable against bright walls or a clear blue sky.
Most floaters come from normal aging. The gel‑like substance inside our eyeball slowly breaks down over time. Small particles form and cast shadows on the retina, creating those spots you see. For most people, they are harmless.
🚨 Know your emergency warning signs:
Sudden massive increase in floaters
New flashing lights in your vision
A shadow or curtain sliding over part of your sight
These may mean a retinal tear or retinal detachment. Seek urgent eye care right away.
Mild harmless floaters often become less noticeable over time as your brain adapts.
Have you noticed floaters as you’ve gotten older? Feel free to leave a question below 👇

Turning 40 and suddenly struggling to read small print? You are not alone. Presbyopia happens to nearly every one of us ...
28/08/2026

Turning 40 and suddenly struggling to read small print? You are not alone. Presbyopia happens to nearly every one of us as we age.👓
Inside your eye, the natural lens is flexible when you are young, allowing you to shift focus between far‑away objects and close‑up text. As the decades go by, that lens slowly loses elasticity. It can no longer bend easily to focus on near tasks like phone screens, menus, or book pages.
Common signs of presbyopia:
🔹 Holding your phone or menu further away just to read the words
🔹 Eye fatigue after reading for a short time
🔹 Blurry near‑vision, especially in dim lighting
🔹 Difficulty switching quickly between near and far vision
This is a normal aging change, not an eye disease. It is not caused by too much screen time, though screens can make the tired‑eye feeling worse.
What you can do:
✅ Get a comprehensive eye exam. Simple reading glasses or prescription updates work for most people.
✅ Increase lighting when reading. Good lighting takes lots of strain off your eyes.
✅ Follow the 20‑20‑20 rule to reduce overall eye fatigue.

Every day is a new opportunity to begin again. Embrace it with open arms.
27/03/2025

Every day is a new opportunity to begin again. Embrace it with open arms.

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85 Brown Street
Newcastle, NSW
2055

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