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 from UV damage Our eyes are more sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) rays than our skin. From an early age, the focus has been on protecting our skin with sunscreen. But what about our eyes? How does UV affect the eye? UV light affects your eyes in a …
Type 2 diabetes – the (largely) avoidable disease Happy New Year! If your new years’ resolution is to avoid developing type 2 diabetes through diet and lifestyle changes, or to improve your management of the disease if you already have it, we are 100% behind you! And that’s because diabetes …
Glaucoma: Don’t be blindsided As the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, Glaucoma is something we all need to keep on our radar. In this post put together by our head office team, we talk a bit more about this disease that affects millions worldwide. “When I got glaucoma it …
Why are my eyes watery? My eyes are watery, but I’m not crying! We’ve all had that feeling of tears coming out our eyes but we’re not upset. There can be other reasons for watery eyes besides our emotions, as this blog post, put together by our head office team …
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 …
It’s one of those weird sensations we’ve all experienced at one time or another – eye twitching! In this post put together by our head office team we take a closer look at what causes eye twitching and how we can stop it. Most adults have experienced the annoyance of …
Five things you never knew about pregnancy and your eyes There’s a lot of changes happening in your body when you’re pregnant, including with your eyes! A while back, we shared this useful post put together by our head office team talking all about pregnancy and your eyes. Here’s five …
Cataracts and what to look for We’ve all heard of cataracts, but do you know what they are? In this post from our head office team we take a closer look at what cataracts are and why you need to know the signs of cataract development in your eyes. First …
Covid and eye health With an expected surge in Covid cases currently being reported in the media, we thought it would be timely to share a few tips put together by our head office team around Covid and your eye health. To slow the spread of COVID-19 prevention is key. …
