How to choose contact lenses Of course, when you come in the visit us, we’ll help you select the right contact lenses for your needs. But to get a head start, here’s a post from our team explaining how to choose contact lenses. We live in the golden age of contact …
What is Ortho-K? If you’ve worn contact lenses for quite a while, you’ll know the golden rule – take them out when you go to sleep! But with Orthokeratology (or Ortho-K) that notion is turned on its head. Ortho-K is the overnight wear of customised contact lenses that eliminate the …
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 …
What is colour blindness? Colour blindness, or more accurately, Colour Vision Deficiency, is an interesting eye condition because it highlights that we do not all see things in exactly the same way as other people do. People who are colour blind have difficulty in distinguishing colours. The effect can range …
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 …
Remember as a kid being told to eat your carrots so you could see in the dark? We’re sorry to report that carrots don’t give you night vision, but you’ll be happy to know that they do make our list of food that is good for your eyes. So read …
World Glaucoma Week 2020 – 8-14 March World Glaucoma Week is upon us so what better time to talk about this common condition, affecting over 300,000 Australians. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a progressive eye disease, where the optic nerve in the eye becomes damaged. There could be a build-up …
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 …
Ever find that your glasses are slipping down the bridge of your nose, they hurt behind your ears, or you have to move your head around to see properly through your multifocals? Chances are that the glasses you have don’t fit you properly. At Eyecare Plus Ashgrove, not only do …
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 …
