Eye See You: Raising Cataract Awareness

Seeing Clearly: Why You Should Visit an Optometrist

28 November 2023

Eyesight is important, and yet people often take it for granted. Eyes are used to navigate the world, to process information, and to connect with people. But as you age, your eyesight can change, making it more difficult to do the things you love. That's where an optometrist comes in. This blog post explores the significance of visiting an optometrist, the expectations during an appointment, and the benefits they provide in terms of clear vision and eye health maintenance.

Discover The Benefits of Orthokeratology

31 August 2023

Do you find yourself weary of the constant reliance on glasses and contact lenses? Perhaps you're searching for a non-surgical option to correct your vision. Ortho-k might be the solution for you. Orthatology (ortho-k) is a highly regarded and safe procedure that utilizes intricately designed gas-permeable contact lenses. These lenses work by gently reshaping your cornea while you sleep, resulting in optimal vision correction that you can rely on throughout your day.

3 Reasons to See a Cataract Doctor for Floaters in Your Eyes

24 October 2022

Some of the earliest signs of cataracts is a pain in the eyes and blurry vision. The two causes of cataracts are injuries to material that change the nature of the protein in your eye lenses. Aging can also bring about changes in the lenses, leading to cataracts. Always watch out for signs of developing cataracts, such as sensitivity to light, seeing halos around lights, double vision in one or both eyes and frequent changes in your eye prescription.

How Are Your Eyes? Signs You Need An Eye Exam

5 January 2022

If you haven't had an eye exam in a while, and you don't think you need one, you might be mistaken. You may not realize this, but there are quite a few reasons to have an eye exam. However, how often you should have your eyes examined depends on your age. For instance, if you're over the age of 65, you should have an eye examabout once a year. In addition to your basic eye exam, there are other reasons to have your eyes examined.

Eye Care Rules for Make-Up Lovers

5 April 2021

Make-up is a significant part of the lives of some young adults. Unfortunately, there is one aspect of make-up application that many people tend to ignore: eye care. Although the relationship between the two might seem strange, it is critical to preventing eye infections. After all, developing a disease because of incorrect make-up application defeats the purpose of wearing it. Thus, it is imperative to follow a strict eye care routine recommended by an optometrist.

Three Common Questions About Optometrists Answered

18 March 2020

Your local optometrist sees hundreds of people every month, from the seriously visually impaired to those with no eyesight problems who are just getting their annual check-up. Even with so many people visiting the optometrist, there are even more Australians who haven't been in quite a few years or perhaps ever. There are several reasons for this, from those who don't want their suspicions about their eyesight confirmed to those who can't afford to take time off work.

Answering Commonly Asked Questions About Cataract Surgery

18 March 2020

If you have been to see your optometrist and he or she has informed you that you have cataracts, you might have some questions. Here are some of these questions and their answers: What Are Cataracts? One of the components that make up your eye is a lens. The lens is responsible for focusing light rays onto the retina, which is at the back of your eye. That is where the image of what you are looking at is formed and what gives you sight.

Understanding Visions Problems, Causes and Treatment

28 February 2020

According to the World Health Organization, more than 2.2 billion people worldwide have vision impairment. Cataracts and uncorrected refractive errors are the top causes of vision impairment. While many people take eyesight for granted, it is vital to go for a regular eye checkup. Regular eye checkups help to detect eye problems early enough.  Poor vision is caused by numerous factors including age, environment and genetics. Blurry vision involves losing eyesight sharpness such that objects start appearing hazy.