News from our Practice
The many benefits of prescription sunglasses
1. Disease prevention Many people aren’t aware that the sun can harm your eyes and the skin around the eyes. UV rays can increase the risk of cataracts - up to 20% [...]
Order your digital vision glasses before December 31
Are you experiencing eye strain, headaches or back pain after being in front of your computer all day? Have you spent more time on digital devices recently? Talk to us about using [...]
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 can play havoc with your eyes, making [...]
Don’t be fooled by fashion glasses!
WHY YOU SHOULD WEAR SUNGLASSES Our eyes are 10 times more sensitive to UV than our skin. Exposure to UV light from the sun can raise the risk of diseases such as cataract [...]
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 past that you can’t wear them or [...]
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 are common vision contributors to driving risk [...]
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 action, you could save your sight. Macular [...]
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 seeing objects clearly or reading, even when [...]
