May is the Macular Month! The macula, a critical part of the retina at the back of our eyes, may be only 5mm across but plays a vital role in our sight. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss and blindness in Australia,...
Did you know that myopia, also known as shortsightedness tends to progress faster in winter months compared to summer? According to the Correction of Myopia Evaluation Trial (COMET), myopia progressed more rapidly in winter among 358 children from diverse ethnic...
We’re excited to introduce the latest addition to The Eye Collective eye care equipment – the RightEye Tracker, a cutting-edge advancement in eye care technology designed to revolutionise how we assess and understand your child’s eye movement. The...
For many children, a significant portion of their learning and development takes place within the classroom. Teachers play a pivotal role not just in education, but also as observant caregivers who can spot potential health issues, including vision problems....
In 2022, Sunrise host David Koch revealed that he was diagnosed with a sight-threatening eye disease known as glaucoma. Fortunately, his condition was detected early during a routine eye test, and early intervention saved him from going blind. “It was a real...