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What role does family history play in the development of eye conditions?

You may wonder why your optometrist is interested in finding out what eye conditions other members of your family have experienced. Many common vision issues and eye diseases are passed on genetically and can...

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When should I get my child’s eyes tested?

We all want the best for our children and to help them get a good start in life, especially as they develop physically, socially and emotionally. They are continually learning and growing as they experience...

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Will my eyes get damaged if I read in poor light?

Many of us will remember reading a book by torch light in bed after lights out, possibly even hiding under the bedclothes. You may have also have been told by your parents, or heard somewhere that reading in...

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How important is exercise for healthy eyes?

When we think about exercise, we think about good health, fitness, weight loss, a healthy heart and lungs and a toned body. Some of us may love the thought of getting out walking, jogging, cycling or hitting...

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Is it true that wearing glasses can make your eyesight worse?

Isn’t it great when you put on a new pair of glasses or contact lenses and everything looks so clear and crisp in comparison to how it was before. You may wonder why your eyes deteriorate and you need to update your...

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I have presbyopia. What are my treatment options?

Presbyopia usually begins to make its presence known around about the time you turn 40. You may find that you are struggling to focus on close-up images and that your vision is blurry. Reading can become difficult...

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Why am I having trouble reading now I’m older?

While some of us try to stave off the physical effects of aging, gradually losing our ability to focus on nearby objects is a natural part of the aging process that happens to us all. This is known as presbyopia. What...

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Why can’t I see clearly at night?

You may be finding that increasingly your eyes are having trouble adjusting in dim light, or at night. Whilst naturally as humans we can’t see as well at night, a healthy eye can adapt to the darkness. What is night...

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How smoking can affect your unborn child’s vision

It is widely known that smoking during pregnancy is harmful to your unborn child. When you smoke during pregnancy, harmful toxins are transmitted to the placenta with the potential to harm your baby. What is maybe not...

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Does smoking damage your eyes?

We have heard about the dangers of smoking and its effects on the heart and lungs. What is not so commonly known is the effect that smoking can have on your eyes and the consequent risk of vision loss. What are the eye...

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Is it true that pregnancy can affect your vision?

Pregnancy is an exciting time and it is understood during this time that resultant hormonal changes to your body can be diverse and significant. It is normal to expect things such as morning sickness, food cravings...

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I have cataracts. Will I need surgery and what does that involve?

A cataract is formed when the lens in your eye becomes cloudy and hardens affecting the amount of light that can pass through it to your retina. They are caused when the normal proteins and fibres in the lens begin to...

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Cataracts in Children

Most people associate cataracts as an eye condition that develops as we age. However, cataracts can also affect babies and children forming either during pregnancy, after birth or during childhood. What is a cataract...

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What are cataracts?

In order for you to be able to see, light passes through the clear lens in your eye. The purpose of this lens, which is situated behind the iris, is to focus the light onto the retina at the back of your eye so your...

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How can I prevent eye strain from too much time screen time?

With advances in digital technology and the proliferation of on-screen devises, not to mention the increase in working from home options and on-line schooling, you may be finding the extra hours of screen time are...

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How can too much screen time affect your eyes?

Computer, smartphone and tablet usage has been steadily increasing over the years. However, the events of the last couple of years has caused a dramatic shift towards the use of digital devices with enormous numbers of...

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Reading Clearly at All Ages

Long-sightedness generally means difficulties focusing on near objects. Children who are long sighted often have trouble seeing up close first and may experience feelings of eye strain or headaches when reading. Later...

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Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)

Computers have been around for decades, but do you know what has changed…the amount of time that is spend in front of digital screens. Now that mobile devices, such as phones and tablets has overtaken the usage of...

What is Dry Eye?

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What is Dry Eye?

What is Dry Eye? Dry eye starts to occur when there’s a failure to produce the adequate amount of tears to keep the eye’s surface lubricated. The risk of developing dry eye can happen at any age but is more common with...

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Astigmatism: A Guide

Astigmatism is generally regarded as the most misinterpreted vision issue for people. You might have it yourself, but not notice since it exists at many different levels, affecting people at various scales of severity...