Summer eye protection and sunglasses are important – even here in Melbourne! In this post, put together by our head office team, we take a closer look at sunglasses and summer-related eye injuries and issues. Summer eye protection Sunglasses are
Diabetes and eye health
Diabetes and your eye health Diabetes and eye health? Yes, they are related! Diabetes can cause a range of eye problems including diabetic retinopathy, so if you are diabetic read on to find out what you need to know about
Macular Degeneration – not just for the elderly
A common misconception is that macular degeneration is a condition that affects the older members of our community, but in fact younger members of the population could be at risk too. In this post from our national office team we
Myopia Progression
Preventing Myopia Progression Myopia is one of the most common vision disorders in the world and more than 90% of myopia cases develop in early childhood. Read on to find out more about this condition in this blog post put
Men’s eye health – are you wearing your safety glasses?
Men’s eye health – are you wearing your safety glasses? Let’s face it – often our men are a little slower to book that health appointment than their female counterparts. But it is just as important for men to take
Heart disease and eyes
Heart disease and eyes – healthy heart, healthy eyes It’s surprising just how much the health of your eyes is connected to the health of the rest of your body. This post, written by our head office team, talks about
Reminder – Book an Eye Test
Time to book an eye test? With lockdown after lockdown you can be forgiven for letting your regular medical appointments fall by the wayside. However, it is important for your overall health to keep on top of these, so if
Why you should wear sunglasses in winter
In this post from our head office, we look at why you should wear sunglasses in winter. It may seem counter intuitive to wear sunglasses in winter; however, health experts warn that wearing sunglasses during winter months is essential. Sunglasses are not
Dry Eye – the importance of moisure for your eyes
Dry Eye – The Importance of Moisture for your Eyes Moisture is vital for our eyes. In fact, in healthy eyes, every time we blink, we spread a little layer of moisture across the eye. A bit like having the
Digital eye strain
Digital Eye Strain We all spend so much time in front of screens these days, whether it be watching TV, working on a PC, scrolling through our phones or gaming. In fact, a UK study polling 2,000 participants found that