As parents and caregivers, we want the best for our children, and taking care of their eyes is an important part of that.You might wonder, ‘When should I take my child to the optometrist for the first time?’ or ‘How often do they need a...
Are your eyes feeling dry and uncomfortable? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one! It’s estimated that 85% of Australians have had dry eyes at one time or another, and 1 in 5 of them experience it regularly. We will delve more into this common eye...
Cataracts are a common eye condition that we often hear people talking about. In fact, a report from the University of New South Wales revealed that in 2021, there were 243,139 Australians living with significant cataracts that impaired their ability to drive. In this...
Orthokeratology lenses (or better known as Ortho-K) are contact lenses that go against everything you’ve ever been told with your regular contact lenses! Why? Because you sleep in them! Yes, you read that correctly – you sleep in your Ortho-K lenses and...
Have you got old pairs of glasses that are lying around at home? Don’t chuck them out, bring them in with you to your next appointment! We have two different systems we use in the practice, to ensure there is no waste and we can limit our impact on the...
Needs glasses for reading but not for distance? Or maybe you have different prescriptions for distance and near? Don’t like wearing glasses? Then multifocal contact lenses may be for you! Multifocal contact lenses can provide clear vision at varying distances...
Do you need glasses for your vision, but glasses are just not your thing? Have you ever considered contact lenses? They are certainly not as tricky as you may think! The key is, if your contact lenses are fitted well, then they should be so comfortable that you...
This month we had a fabulous evening showcasing the full ranges of some of our most popular brands and the latest in Australian lens technology. We had the beautiful optical and sun ranges from leading brands Furla, Escada & Police Lifestyle. Our very local lens...
Digital eye strain is the eye discomfort felt after two or more hours on a digital screen. Studies show that as many as 80% of children may be experiencing digital eye strain symptoms after using digital devices for extended periods. Signs of digital eye strain can be...
With working from home the new norm and our lives becoming increasingly digitalised, our eyes have never worked so hard! Digital eye strain is the physical eye discomfort felt by 65% of individuals after 2+ hours in front of a digital screen. What are the symptoms of...
