Ever find that your glasses are slipping down the bridge of your nose, they hurt behind your ears, or you have to move your head around to see properly through your multifocals? Chances are that the glasses you have don’t fit you properly. At Eyecare Plus Ashgrove, not only do …
Why wear sunglasses? Sunglasses aren’t just for fashion; they perform an important function in providing eye protection. Sunnies protect against ultraviolet (UV) rays and blue light from the sun. Sunnies also reduce glare which stops you from squinting which can cause eye fatigue, headaches and even wrinkles. Read on to …
What is astigmatism? Astigmatism is a common eye condition where the surface of the eye (the cornea) is irregular in shape. When light enters an eye through a normal-shaped lens it focuses on a single focal point on the retina at the back of the eye. When light enters an …
Diabetes and Vision – What You Need to Know Patients with diabetes need to take extra good care of their eyes. Regular eye tests with a special focus on reducing diabetic risk factors are essential for maintaining good lifelong eye health. We’ve addressed below the most common questions we hear …
Do I need glasses? If ever asked yourself “Do I need glasses?” then an eye test may be in order. If you did in fact need glasses, you certainly wouldn’t be alone – a study by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that over half of Australians report …
Eye tests for children – your questions answered Have you ever had your child’s eyes tested? According to Optometry Australia’s 2020 Vision Index Report almost 80% of Australian parents believe their children have great eyesight, despite nearly 32% of children never having had an eye test. Not only that, but …
