Back to school eye checks

Back to school eye checks

Back to school eye checks When you were a kid, did you assume that the way your eyes saw things was normal? Of course you did! Which is why 1 in 5 Australian children have eye problems that go undiagnosed. Kids are incredibly adaptable. They may squint, tilt their...
Macular Degeneration Week 20-26 May

Macular Degeneration Week 20-26 May

Ticking any of these boxes? Or perhaps one of the family is? Common risk factors for macular degeneration are:  Over 50 Direct family member has macular degeneration Smoking Macular degeneration is eading cause of vision loss and blindness in Australia. You may not...
Glaucoma – you’ll never see it coming

Glaucoma – you’ll never see it coming

Glaucoma sneaks up on you. It doesn’t hurt and it doesn’t cause sudden vision loss. Side (peripheral) vision deteriorates before central vision, so you might not notice the condition for a long time. But the increased pressure in your eye damages the optic nerve and...
Are your Valentine’s Day flowers the right colour?

Are your Valentine’s Day flowers the right colour?

Eight percent of men are colour-blind, making Valentine’s Day flowers just that little bit tricker 💐. Colour blindness is almost always inherited, although it can be acquired condition as a result of some diseases or injuries. The abnormality is sex linked,...