Eye blog
A new treatment for dry eye
Dry eye disease is a complex condition with many possible causes. Dry eye comes from an imbalance of the different components that make up your tear film. Symptoms include burning or gritty eyes,...
14 October 2020 Read moreGlaucoma and vitamin B3
03 August 2020In the near future vitamin B3 supplements may support existing glaucoma therapies.Nicotinamide adenine nucleotide (NAD+), a derivative of vitamin B3, is essential for function and energy...
Read moreBlue Light and Digital Insomnia
20 July 2020Blue-light blocking lenses are currently being marketed as the solution to digital eye strain, macular degeneration, and sleep cycles. There are conflicting claims to the benefits of these...
Read moreContact Lenses to Slow the Progression of Myopia
26 January 2020Contact Lenses to Slow the Progression of MyopiaWhat is Myopia? Myopia is otherwise known as short-sightedness. It is a specific eye condition whereby light focuses in front of the retina. By...
Read moreCan rubbing my eyes hurt them?
18 January 2020It's a normal feeling. Your eyes are itchy and irritated so what better way to relieve the feeling than to rub your eyes. however, unfortunately this can lead to the development of several...
Read moreWhat are the best eyedrops whilst wearing contact lenses?
17 January 2020What are the best eyedrops whilst wearing contact lenses? Sometimes after a late-night or a day in air-conditioning your eyes may be a little irritated or dry. Either way sometimes your...
Read moreThe five best contact lenses for dry eye
17 January 2020What is dry eye? Dry eye is a commonly experienced eye condition that causes discomfort and reduced wearing time for the sufferer. It occurs when there is either insufficient quantity or quality of...
Read moreMaui Jim Sunglasses
11 November 2018We have been appointed stockists of Maui Jim sunglasses. Drop in, check out our large range and see for yourself the difference they make to your vision. Maui Jim sunglasses were born on...
Read moreNOVATEARS: The innovative new eye drop for evaporative dry eye disease
10 October 2018NOVATEARS: The innovative new eye drop for evaporative dry eye disease Evaporative Dry Eye is a condition where an imbalance of the components of the tear film cause it to evaporate quickly drying...
Read moreOranges for Macular Degeneration
19 July 2018A recent Australian study has found there are even more benefits from oranges. Eating an orange daily reduces the risk of developing macular degeneration by 60%. There are even some benefits found...
Read moreGlaucoma Risk Calculator
15 July 2018Glaucoma Australia has released an online tool to calculate your individualised risk of developing glaucoma. Check it out...
Read moreMyopia Control Clinic
01 April 2018Myopia or shortsightedness is an eye condition whereby the eyeball has elongated or lengthened causing light to focus in front of the retina., resulting in blurred vision in the distance. Other than...
Read moreAnother reason to stop drinking diet soft drink.
21 February 2018An Australian study has discovered that if you have diabetes and regularly drink diet soft drinks then you are at increased risk of developing proliferative diabetic retinopathy. This is a condition...
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