What is astigmatism? Astigmatism is a common eye condition where the surface of the eye (the cornea) is irregular in shape. When light enters an eye through a normal-shaped lens it focuses on a single focal point on the retina at the back of the eye. When light enters an …
Diabetes and Vision – What You Need to Know Patients with diabetes need to take extra good care of their eyes. Regular eye tests with a special focus on reducing diabetic risk factors are essential for maintaining good lifelong eye health. We’ve addressed below the most common questions we hear …
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 …
Eye tests for children – your questions answered Have you ever had your child’s eyes tested? According to Optometry Australia’s 2020 Vision Index Report almost 80% of Australian parents believe their children have great eyesight, despite nearly 32% of children never having had an eye test. Not only that, but …
