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 …
We talk a lot about eye health, causes of eye problems and genetic predispositions, but what about events that happen without warning? Yes, we’re talking eye injuries. Eye injuries can take a number of forms. An injury could be due to foreign particles in the eye such as dust or …
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 …
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 …
