What is the macula? The macula is widely agreed to be the most important part of the eye. This small area, only a few millimetres in diameter, in the centre of the retina is responsible for all the fine detail of vision that is achieved when we look straight at an object. It is this central...Read More

Introducing Ted Baker Optical Frames Ted Baker remains something of an enigma. In 1988 he established himself as a shirting specialist of some repute. This quickly lead to the development of a wider range of exceptional menswear designs. In time, he also found sophisticated ladies clamouring for him to apply his unique flair for fashion...Read More

The contact lens design for when no other contact lens will work. The three most important aspects to consider when our patients are fitted with contact lenses are: Lens wear is safe and healthy for the eyesComfort is maintained throughout wearClarity of vision meets the needs of the wearer Most people who wear contact lenses...Read More

As bushfire conditions escalate and fires continue to rage across Australia, a smoke haze has been blanketing many parts of the country. While this unprecedented disaster is wreaking havoc on people, homes and animals, authorities are also concerned about the potential for thick plumes of smoke to cause health problems. The Air Quality Index – or AQI...Read More

My Eyes are Hurting My Neck! There are many reasons for neck pain as we get older. One little known cause is actually brought about by the aging of the eyes, a condition called presbyopia. This condition usually begins anywhere between the late thirties and the early fifties, depending on a person’s long distance sight,...Read More

Part of the Good Vision for Life Series – Keratoconus – Fact Sheet. What is it? How do I know if I have it? How can I treat it? What is keratoconus? Keratoconus (literally, conical cornea) is a thinning of the central zone of the cornea, the front surface of the eye. The normal pressure...Read More

Part of the Good Vision for Life Series – Glaucoma – Fact Sheet. What is it? How do I know if I have it? How can I treat it? Fact or fiction? Glaucoma always leads to blindness Untreated, glaucoma may lead to blindness however, early detection and treatment reduces damage and loss of vision. My vision is...Read More

There are always two sides to every story. We choose not to practise as behavioural optometrists but in the interest of fairness, follow the link to the recent news report that caused the reaction and read the article below to learn both sides of the issue. link to 7 news report The following is a reproduction...Read More

Are your child’s eyes ready for the classroom? Healthy vision is important for your child’s educational, physical and social development and to help them reach their full learning potential. Did you know that 1 in 4 children has an undetected eye problem? With 80 per cent of all learning experienced through vision, it is no...Read More

Eye Drops Our optometrist is licensed to use certain eye drops during eye examinations. These drops have the effect of either dilating the pupils (mydriatics) paralysing the focusing muscles of the eye (cycloplegics) or deadening the sensation of the front of the eye (anaesthetics). Pupil dilation As part of your comprehensive eye examination, your optometrist...Read More