Undeniably eye health will impact everyone at some point in their life. Whether you’re a sports player recovering from an…
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Stories
Today, 23 March, is World Optometry Day; it’s a day to recognise the wonderful work optometrists do to keep our…
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Life is full of moments. Some are simple habits like putting our shoes on in the morning or brushing our…
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Glaucoma Australia has created a new, upbeat campaign called ‘Treat Your Eyes’, which is encouraging Australians to treat their precious…
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Australians have adjusted to a new way of life while living with the threat of COVID-19; wearing masks, regularly washing…
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According to Optometry Australia’s 2020 Vision Index, 26 per cent of Australians have never visited an optometrist for an eye…
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Parents and caregivers have been warned that hand sanitiser can cause serious eye injuries in children. The warning from our…
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Myopia (short-sightedness) rates in young school-children rose significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a large Chinese study which found…
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This summer, Optometry Australia is reminding parents just how important the ‘slide’ in the Cancer Council’s SunSmart protection message ‘slip,…
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With more than half the Australian population (55%) having one or more long-term eye conditions, many have turned to wearing…
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