Did you know that approximately one in five Australian children suffers from an undetected vision problem?[1] If left unchecked, these issues may develop into serious vision problems in the future, affecting educational, social and learning outcomes during schooling and into adulthood. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Optometry Queensland and …
Kids and myopia: a condition on the rise in 2023 Screens are a part of our modern world, and at times we’re all a little guilty of using them a bit too much. Too much screen time is just one of the lifestyle factors leading to a rise in myopia …
Protect your eyes this summer There’s a reason they call Queensland the Sunshine State! Here in Queensland we’re lucky enough to enjoy plenty of sunshine, but that means we also have to understand the effects of the sun, not only on our skin, but on our eyes too. Luckily, we …
Five tips for buying glasses for children We look after a lot of little ones at Eyecare Plus Ashgrove, and the one constant is that they are all different! So we offer a large range of options for children to choose from including all their favourite brands, plus different features …
Prevent myopia progression Myopia (or near-sightedness) is one of the most common conditions we see, and we know that the vast majority of myopia cases develop in children. Plus with our modern lifestyles, we’re also seeing a rise in environmental factors such as screen time when talking to our little …
Seven common childhood eye problems Here at Eyecare Plus Ashgrove we spend a lot of time working with children, monitoring changes as their eyes develop over their early years. It’s so important to keep on top of children’s eye health, so thanks to our head office team for sharing this …
Paediatric eye health Lots of things are developing during the first years of life, and vision is no different! That’s why it’s so important to monitor your child’s vision, even if they don’t report any concerns. Thanks to our head office team for putting together this blog post. It is …
Back to school eye tests It’s that time of year again! If you have a little one starting school for the very first time, it’s a great idea to book in for an eye test before they head off for their first day. It’s also useful to book regular tests …
Optomap Ultra-Widefield Retinal Imaging We are pleased to announce that we now offer Optomap® Ultra-Widefield Retinal Imaging as standard for all our patients when they visit us for an eye examination. This amazing technology allows us to capture a detailed image of the back of your eyes. We can then …
The rates of myopia (near-sightedness) are rising, and expected to hit 50% of the world’s population by 2050. As well as being one of the most common vision disorders in the world, it is also the leading cause of blindness worldwide, and leading cause of visual impairment in children. With …
