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. …
Four long term effects of photokeratitis Here in Queensland we see a lot of sun, so it’s important that in the same way we protect our skin with sunscreen, we protect our eyes as well. Our head office team has put together this short blog post discussing the long term …
Smoke and your eyes Whether from bushfires, back-burning or backyard fire pits, exposure to smoke can irritate your eyes, possibly causing redness and pain. In this post from our head office team we look at seven ways you can protect your eyes from smoke. Bushfires are synonymous with the Australian …
Top 11 tips for eye allergy season As beautiful as spring is, nearly 20 per cent of people in Australians will suffer from eye allergies – allergic conjunctivitis – eye redness, swelling, conjunctivitis, eye itchiness and a burning feeling in the eye or the eyes can become watery. Allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious so …
Spring allergy season and your eyes Spring has sprung! With the flowers blooming and animals waking up from their winter slumber it’s time to get out and enjoy some sunshine. But for some, it heralds the start of allergy season, affecting sinuses…and eyes. Read on to find out more, in …
Fight the fog: How to wear a mask with your glasses Hopefully we’re through the worst of the Covid pandemic now, but it doesn’t mean we won’t be living with things such as masks and social distancing for a few years to come. If you’re a glasses-wearer you’ve no doubt …
Pregnancy and your eyes Women go through a lot during pregnancy, including experiencing changes to their eyes! In this post put together by our head office team we take a closer look at pregnancy and your eyes. Every mum-to-be has a range of things they expect to experience while they …
Photokeratitis – sun damage to the eyes We all know the message to “slip, slop and slap” to protect our skin from the sun, but how much do you know about sunburn and your eyes? In this blog post our head office team discusses a condition called photokeratitis. It may …
How to put in contact lenses For new contact lens wearers, or people who want a refresher, here are our simple, easy to follow steps for applying contact lenses. Most important, wash your hands with soap and water, and dry them thoroughly before touching or removing your contact lenses. Prepare …
Diabetic retinopathy: How to prevent vision loss Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in Australian adults, and across the world, the number of people suffering from diabetes is rising at an incredible rate. In this post, our head office team takes a look at diabetic retinopathy, a condition of …
