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Having regular eye exams is important for monitoring your eye health and ensuring clear vision. Optometrists can spot changes or problems before you notice any symptoms. Eye tests can detect conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration in their…

Yes, your optometrist can detect signs of diabetes during an eye exam. Early warning signs can be detected when examining the retina and the surrounding blood vessels. An optometrist can’t diagnose diabetes, but if anything unusual is found during your test, you will…

Options Optometrists can recommend which contact lenses are best suited for you based on your prescription, eye health, and lifestyle. They will assess your eyes and how often you wear lenses to match you with the right ones. A professional fitting by a qualified…

In Australia, Medicare can cover eye tests done by a qualified optometrist. This is done through a process of bulk-billing, meaning the optometrist charges the cost of the exam directly to the Medicare system rather than the patient, resulting in no out-of-pocket…

Orthokeratology, often called Ortho-K, is a non-surgical treatment that involves wearing specially designed contact lenses overnight to temporarily reshape the cornea. This corrects myopia (short-sightedness), allowing clear vision throughout the day without the need…

Myopia, or short-sightedness, is a common vision condition that causes distant objects to look blurry. It occurs when the eye grows too long or the cornea is too curved, causing images to land in front of the retina. In a normally shaped eye, light lands on the retina…

Contact lenses are thin, curved pieces of specialised material placed directly on your eyes to correct vision. A wide variety of contact lenses are available, all with different materials, styles, and wear schedules to suit almost every lifestyle, prescription and eye…

Taking care of your contact lenses is crucial for healthy eyes. Without proper cleaning and disinfecting, your eyes are at risk of getting a serious infection. This guide covers everything you need to know about looking after your contact lenses correctly. We’ll walk…

Healthy people under 65 should have their eyes tested at least every 2 years. However, if you notice any vision changes or have any concerns, you should see us immediately for a bulk-billed eye exam. If you have a specific eye condition or are over 65, it’s best to…

When choosing new eyeglasses, most people focus on frame style, lens options or colour. However, one small yet essential feature that often gets overlooked is the frame hinges. Eyeglass hinges might seem like a minor detail, but they play a significant role in their…