Manage your hay fever this spring
Spring has well and truly arrived – and that also means for many people it's hay fever season! Hay fever affects your nose and throat and [...]
Discover the freedom of contact lenses
Getting married or playing in the finals? Discover the freedom of contact lenses! Are you unsure about trying contacts? Perhaps you’ve been told in the [...]
Driving
Your vision is responsible for around 90% of the information you use for driving, so it has the greatest impact on your safety behind the wheel. There [...]
Sun Damage and Cataracts
Living in South Australia, with its abundant sunshine and outdoor activities is great, but it also means an increased risk of sun damage, and that damage can lead to the development of cataracts. [...]
The leading cause of blindness
Legal blindness - know your risk Macular disease is the leading cause of legal blindness in Australia, but if you know your risk factors and take [...]
Is your vision impaired?
If you have low vision – it means that your vision is impaired, but you still have some remaining vision. People with low vision may have difficulty [...]
Imagine if you could save someone’s sight!
There is no cure for glaucoma and vision loss is irreversible, so early detection and treatment is the key to saving sight. If you (or someone you know) [...]
When should my child get their eyes tested?
It’s a good idea to take your child to see an optometrist before they start school to make sure they won’t have any vision issues affecting their learning. 80% of what your child [...]
Why do we have eyelashes?
Ever wondered why we have eyelashes? While they look wonderful, especially naturally thick eyelashes, your eyelashes are important. Eyelashes provide protection for your eyes from dust, sand [...]
Sunscreen for your eyes
Most people understand the protection sunscreen provides from sun damage to your skin, but what about damage the sun causes to your eyes? The Australian Skin Cancer [...]
