How can I tell if my child has an issue with their vision?

We know that keeping track of the family and all their health needs is a big task at the best of time, to help ease any stress we have made a list of some ... Continue Reading

Applying Eye Makeup Safely

Whether your makeup style is glamorous or beachy causal, applying eye makeup safely is essential for maintaining healthy eyes.  Mascaras, eye shadows and eye liners come in literally thousands of different shades and can ... Continue Reading
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How your diet can help look after your eyes.

We often think about eating healthy as a means to feeling and looking good – but did you know that just like other parts of our bodies, our eyes favour specific nutrients in order ... Continue Reading

COVID-19 UPDATE

We have resumed our services in a controlled environment. MONDAY – FRIDAY 9.00am – 5.00pm To meet our social distancing target, we are asking all patients to please call us on 9918 0616 before ... Continue Reading

Community Update: Thursday 17th December

Community Update: 🌼🌼🌼 Due to the current COVID 19 situation in Avalon and surrounds, we are minimizing contact for non-essential eyecare. We cannot offer our usual level of care and attention today as we ... Continue Reading

How To Get Rid Of A Stye

Most of the time, a stye will heal all on its own and is not harmful to your eye health. You may like to encourage the healing by following a few simple steps: 1. ... Continue Reading
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Do I Need Glasses?

Have you been putting up with strained, tired eyes or persistent headaches while asking yourself “Do I need glasses?”? Our eyes are central to all we do. So, when our vision isn’t functioning at ... Continue Reading
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Macular degeneration: what you need to know

Macular disease is the leading cause of blindness in Australia. 91% of Australians are unsure and unaware of the function of the macula. There are 8 million Australians who are at risk of macular ... Continue Reading

Dry Eye: A big issue for Australians

Dry eye disease affects more than 4 million Australians and it’s on the rise. Dry eye is a big issue with Australians and is increasing with our ageing population. In January 2020, Optometry Australia ... Continue Reading

Left your contacts in overnight?

It can be easy to forget and leave your contacts in overnight. A quarter of Australian contact lens wearers will accidentally leave their contacts in overnight at least once a fortnight, placing them at ... Continue Reading