May is Macula Month
MDFA has launched updated Nutrition Guidelines for age-related macular degeneration.
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World Sight Day
World Sight Day is Thursday 12 October 2023. Here are some tips to keep your eyes healthy at work…
Sports Eye Health & Safety
One crucial aspect of sports that is sometimes overlooked is eye safety. Read on for some tips to keep your vision in top shape.
Contact Lens Health Awareness Week
Contact Lens Health Awareness Week – maintain your eye health by maintaining healthy habits with your contact lens.
May is Macular Month
May is Macular Month, an initiative of Macular Disease Foundation Australia.
Do you know the risk factors?
World Glaucoma Week – 12-18 March 2023
12-18 March 2023 is World Glaucoma Week. Called the ‘silent thief of sight’, do you know if you are at risk?
Dry Eye Disease – volunteers needed for survey
Volunteers needed for Dry Eye Disease survey.
World Sight Day – 13 October 2022
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month. Here are some helpful tips for keeping your eyes safe.
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month. Here are some helpful tips for keeping your eyes safe.
Spring has arrived, which means hay fever season for many!
Although more of a discomfort than an overall risk to vision, it’s still important to treat symptoms of hay fever to avoid damaging the surface of your eye or potentially introducing bacteria or viruses that may cause an infection.
Contact Lens Health Week – 22-26 August 2022
22-26 August 2022 is Contact Lens Health Week. Here are a few simple water-related hygiene practices.
Myopia Awareness Week – Myopia Facts: Part 3
23-28 May 2022 is Myopia Awareness Week. What is myopia, what are the risk factors and what are the signs?
Myopia Awareness Week – Myopia Facts: Part 2
23-28 May 2022 is Myopia Awareness Week. How common is myopia? What are the possible complications?
Myopia Awareness Week – Strategies to help myopia
23-28 May 2022 is Myopia Awareness Week. What is myopia, what are the risk factors and what are the signs?
Myopia Awareness Week – Myopia Facts: Part 1
23-28 May 2022 is Myopia Awareness Week. What is myopia, what are the risk factors and what are the signs?
May is Macular Month – Part 3: Can AMD be treated?
May is Macular Month – an initiative of Macular Disease Foundation Australia. Can age-related macular degeneration be treated?
May is Macular Month – Part 2: How common is age-related macular degeneration and how is it detected?
May is Macular Month – an initiative of Macular Disease Foundation Australia. How common is macular disease? How is it detected and diagnosed?
May is Macular Month – Part 1: What is macular disease and what are its causes?
May is Macular Month – an initiative of Macular Disease Foundation Australia. What is macular disease? What are its causes?
World Glaucoma Week: Who is at risk?
6-12 March 2022 is World Glaucoma Week. What is Glaucoma?
World Glaucoma Week: Glaucoma Australia’s 7 Sights in 7 Days Challenge
Let’s take glaucoma blindness out of the picture!
World Glaucoma Week: What is glaucoma?
6-12 March 2022 is World Glaucoma Week. What is Glaucoma?
International Day of People with Disability
International Day of People with Disability is a United Nations (UN) observed day celebrated on 3 December each year…
World Sight Day: Love Your Eyes – Eye Break
We are all guilty of looking at a screen without breaks. But did you know this increases your risk of becoming shortsighted?
World Sight Day: Love Your Eyes – 20/20/20 Rule
Heard of the 20/20/20 rule? It’s a great way to take care of your eyes!
World Sight Day: Love Your Eyes – Children
Find your kids are frequently rubbing and squinting their eyes? Time to get their eyesight tested!
World Sight Day: Love Your Eyes – Healthy Eyes
All it takes is four steps to keep your eyes healthy. How many of them are you following already?
World Sight Day: Love Your Eyes – Camera
Your eyes are your personal camera. But they have been working hard during the pandemic, as we’ve been indoors on our screens.
It’s time to #LoveYourEyes and start new habits. Take screen breaks, get outside, and get an eye test.
August is Amblyopia Awareness Month: Part 2
CAUSES AND TREATMENT OF AMBLYOPIA
There are three main causes of amblyopia: strabismus, refractive error and deprivation.
Lens Wear with Care: Tips 3 & 4
TIP #3 Do you wear your contact lenses in the shower?Bacteria from water can hide under your contact lenses. So, remember to protect your lenses from water and only use the solutions recommended by optometrists! TIP #4 Do you swim with your contact lenses?Next time you’re at the beach or pool remember that water is…
Lens Wear with Care: Tips 1 & 2
The week of 17-21 August 2021 marks the launch of Lens Wear with Care by UNSW! Exposing contact lenses to water from swimming, showering or poor cleaning regimes can lead to a wide array of ocular complications. This year’s campaign aims to raise awareness of water-related contact lens hygiene practices. TIP #1 Do you keep…
August is Amblyopia Awareness Month: Part 1
WHAT IS AMBLYOPIA? Good vision is vital to a child’s education, physical and social development, and vision screening is particularly useful in detecting amblyopia, which affects about one in every 50 Australian children (MIVISION in MINEWS, Aug 2021). Amblyopia (sometimes referred to as ‘lazy eye’) occurs if children’s eyes do not develop properly during infancy…
Did you know your eyes can get sunburnt, even in winter? Part 3
SUNGLASSES ARE THE SIMPLE AND STYLISH SOLUTION The good news is that the way to prevent these issues is a quick fix – get yourself some sunglasses! A quality pair of sunnies, along with a wide-brim hat can block out the majority of UV rays from your eyes, leaving you protected. Remember to always check…
Did you know your eyes can get sunburnt, even in winter? Part 2
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM UV? There are several conditions that can be worsened or brought on by UV rays. Some of the key issues are as follows: Photokeratitis: caused by exposure to high doses of UV, where the cornea itself is sunburnt. It is commonly known as snow blindness as it can be…
Did you know your eyes can get sunburnt, even in winter? Part 1
The cold is here again and winter has begun! As we’ve now packed away our beach towels and sandals, there is one accessory Australians are being urged to keep handy – their sunglasses.
Pick Me Up!
Need a little pick-me-up? While some photos of our gorgeous Coco Song frames will have to suffice for now, hopefully it won’t be long until we see you all in the practice! In the meantime, we are here for all urgent and necessary care.
Contact Lens Health Week
CONTACT LENS HEALTH WEEK: August 17-21 How do I know if I have a problem? When properly fitted and worn and looked after as instructed, contact lenses provide a very safe and effective means of vision correction. However, poor hygiene practices can result in a build-up of microbes and bacteria which can seriously affect your…