Wearing contact lenses Technology around contact lenses has come a really long way such as with materials used, design and comfort. We offer a range of solutions for those who would like to try contact lenses instead of spectacles – all you need to do to get the ball rolling …
Driving and vision – can you see the signs? Can you believe that a staggering one in five Australian drivers can’t see road signs properly? In this post written by our head office team we talk about driving and vision and ask – can you see the signs? A 2020 …
Remember to book your adult eye check It has been just over 18 months since Australia identified its first case of the deadly coronavirus which at the time was responsible for 41 deaths from 1,320 cases reported globally. Now, a year later, deaths are soaring past 4 million. It is …
The Eyecare Plus Brand Ever wondered why we’re called Eyecare Plus? That’s because even though each practice is independent, we are also part of a nationwide group of optometrists, working together to offer gold level care in optometry services. That means we get the best of both worlds – and …
Spotlight on….Sally Stevens, Brisbane Behavioural Optometrist Here at Eyecare Plus Ashgrove we are very lucky to have behavioural optometrist Sally Stevens on the team, heading up our behavioural optometry services for both children and adults. What is behavioural optometry? A behavioural optometrist looks at whether your eyes are working comfortably …
The events of this year with prolonged lockdowns and time at home has intensified the use of screens for some. More time watching TV or Netflix, reading books on the kindle, gaming, on the phone, or using a computer. All this time looking at screens can lead to Computer Vision …
Never seen an optometrist? We myth-bust the top reasons 12% of Australians have never had their eyes examined by an optometrist. Optometry Australia has just released their 2020 Vision Index – a report taking a closer look at Australia’s eye health. After reading this report, which found that 12% of …
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 …
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 …
