Did you know that approximately one in five Australian children suffers from an undetected vision problem?[1] If left unchecked, these issues may develop into serious vision problems in the future, affecting educational, social and learning outcomes during schooling and into adulthood. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Optometry Queensland and …
Daily vs monthly contact lenses There are so many different types of contact lenses on the market these days. How do you choose!? In this post put together by our head office team we take a look at some of the pros and cons of daily vs monthly contact lenses. …
Kids and myopia: a condition on the rise in 2023 Screens are a part of our modern world, and at times we’re all a little guilty of using them a bit too much. Too much screen time is just one of the lifestyle factors leading to a rise in myopia …
How often should you get your eyes checked? How often should you get your eyes checked? Well…it depends. Read on to find out more, in this post put together by our head office team Typically, your eye check schedule depends on two things: your overall health and your age. While …
Protect your eyes from UV damage Our eyes are more sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) rays than our skin. From an early age, the focus has been on protecting our skin with sunscreen. But what about our eyes? How does UV affect the eye? UV light affects your eyes in a …
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 …
Type 2 diabetes – the (largely) avoidable disease Happy New Year! If your new years’ resolution is to avoid developing type 2 diabetes through diet and lifestyle changes, or to improve your management of the disease if you already have it, we are 100% behind you! And that’s because diabetes …
Glaucoma: Don’t be blindsided As the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, Glaucoma is something we all need to keep on our radar. In this post put together by our head office team, we talk a bit more about this disease that affects millions worldwide. “When I got glaucoma it …
Why are my eyes watery? My eyes are watery, but I’m not crying! We’ve all had that feeling of tears coming out our eyes but we’re not upset. There can be other reasons for watery eyes besides our emotions, as this blog post, put together by our head office team …
Protect your eyes this summer There’s a reason they call Queensland the Sunshine State! Here in Queensland we’re lucky enough to enjoy plenty of sunshine, but that means we also have to understand the effects of the sun, not only on our skin, but on our eyes too. Luckily, we …
