Myopia Intervention
Myopia, known as short-sightedness, is a condition that results in blurred distance vision. Unfortunately, rates of myopia in children are steadily on the rise. This is in part due to the nature of modern ... Continue Reading
Myopia Epidemic
Myopia, known as short-sightedness, is a condition that results in blurred distance vision. This occurs due to refractive error; a consequence of an elongated eyeball causing distant objects to be focussed in front of ... Continue Reading
Summer Vision
Summer is nearly over but the sun is still out and it’s time to make up for the damp days of 2022. Thinking about relaxing in our gorgeous coastal community unencumbered by blurry text, ... Continue Reading
Sunglasses, UV, and Your Vision
Sunglasses are the perfect summer accessory. We love statement sunnies that complete an outfit, but do you know if your sunnies are actually protecting your eyes from UV damage? Sunglasses are equally important to ... Continue Reading
New Year Deal!
Let’s catch up before New Years! We know you pay hundreds of dollars a year for your private health insurance, so if you have optical extras don’t forget to use them! See the team ... Continue Reading
Use Up Your Health Fund Extras!!
Optical extras? Use them or lose them by December 31! Do you have extras cover as part of your private health insurance? Most health funds – including Bupa, Medibank and NIB – reset optical ... Continue Reading
Protect your Eyes from Hay Fever
It’s time to take advantage of the glorious warming weather by getting out and spending time in nature! For some of us however, this can be a little challenging. Unfortunately spring is also hay ... Continue Reading
Sustainability in the Optical Industry: why we’re pushing for it
If you have your eyes on our socials you’ll know we have our eyes on the environment. Optical products such as spectacles, sunglasses, and contact lenses are relatively small and more ethically produced than ... Continue Reading
New Sustainable Frame Range
Garret Leight, one of the frame brands offered here at Beckenham Optometrist, is launching their first eco-friendly collection! As a locally owned independent practice, not 500 metres from the beach, we are passionate about ... Continue Reading
How can my eyes make me a safer driver?
Research tells us that people with poor vision have a 30 percent higher crash involvement rate than those with good vision.1 This isn’t surprising, given around 90% of the decisions we make while driving is ... Continue Reading
