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 …
Macular Degeneration – Act early to save your sight Despite being the leading cause of blindness and severe vision loss in Australia, not many know too much about age-related macular degeneration. We’d like to change that, so we’re starting by sharing this blog post, put together by our head office …
Men’s eye health – No need to be tough! For some reason, on the whole, men seem to be a little more blasé about their health than women. That includes eye health. We’ve found that men are less likely to attend to their eye health than women, and we’d like …
Are you at risk of glaucoma? The first week of March is World Glaucoma Week so what better time to talk about the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Thanks to your head office team for putting together this post. The World Health Organization (WHO)’s World Report on Vision states …
Eye tests for men Men! We know many of you like to take the “she’ll be right” approach to healthcare, and it seems that eye health is no exception! We’re here to gently remind you that proactive care for your eyes is so important for all men (not just those …
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 …
Diabetes and your eye health Over one million Australians have been diagnosed with a type of diabetes, and any person who has diabetes requires yearly eye examinations. Read on to find out why managing eye health is so important for diabetics. Diabetes is a serious, complex condition which requires daily …
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 …
With World Diabetes Day upon us we thought it would be timely to take a closer look at how diabetes and your vision are linked, and how important it is to include regular eye examinations as part of your diabetes management plan. Read on to find out more about what …
Is blue light bad for your eyes? It’s a product of our modern world that we spend a lot of time looking at screens that emit blue light such as phones, TVs, computers and tablets. This prolonged exposure does have an effect on your eyes, in part due to the …
