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
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
Managing Childhood Myopia
What is Myopia? Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is a visual condition that results in blurred distance vision. This occurs due to refractive error; a consequence of the eyeball being longer than it should ... Continue Reading
Vision Concerns in Children
Kids have been back at school for a few weeks now, so they may be starting to notice some issues with their eyes that aren’t as present during the holidays. Back at school they ... Continue Reading
Common Vision Problems in Children
Early detection is the key The most common vision problems experienced by school-aged children are those affecting the ability to see clearly and sharply. They include: shortsightedness (blurred distance vision); longsightedness (difficulty focusing up ... Continue Reading
How is the health of your child’s eyes?
With an alarming increase in Myopia, how is the health of your child’s eyes? Myopia, commonly known as short-sightedness or near-sightedness, is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide, doubling in children over the course ... Continue Reading
Myopia – Is your child’s vision at risk?
Myopia, commonly known as short-sightedness or near-sightedness, is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide, doubling in children over the course of a single generation. What is myopia and why the rise? Typically diagnosed in ... Continue Reading
Shot-Sightedness is at an all time high
Myopia, commonly known as short-sightedness or near-sightedness, is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide, doubling in children over the course of a single generation. 36% of Australians are predicted to be myopic by 2020 ... Continue Reading
