The rates of myopia (near-sightedness) are rising, and expected to hit 50% of the world’s population by 2050. As well as being one of the most common vision disorders in the world, it is also the leading cause of blindness worldwide, and leading cause of visual impairment in children. With …
How to relieve digital eye strain The instances of digital eye strain are on the rise in Australia and is it any wonder with the amount of time we spend looking at a screen. Whether it is a computer, tablet, phone or the TV, we’re often looking at a device …
We all know how bright the Queensland sun can be! Summer is just around the corner so it’s time to think about protecting your eyes in the hot, hot sun with a pair of good quality polarised sunglasses offer protection from UV rays. Plus you’ve got to look stylish! That’s …
Food for good eye health You might remember a post we wrote a while ago where we discussed some of the wonderful food you can eat to help with eye health. We’ve now teamed up with our head office to share this post with you, talking about which eye conditions …
Why you need to stop rubbing your eyes Regular washing of hands has been high on the agenda during Covid times, and for good reason! Our hands pick up all sorts of things all day long, and if we then rub our eyes with those same hands we risk transferring …
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 …
Working from home is the “new normal” for many of us now, but with that change in circumstances comes new challenges around time management, communication and finding balance, not just with your lifestyle, but with your eyes. This post from our team at the Eyecare Plus national office talks about …
Looking for a pair of designer frames? Look no further. We’re a stylish bunch at Eyecare Plus Ashgrove and so are our customers! We’ve searched high and low for the best of the best in designer frames so you can be right up to date with the latest trends in …
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 …
