Throughout my years of being an optometrist, one of the most common questions I get asked by parents is “when should I have my child’s eyes tested?”. Children’s vision is particularly vulnerable to eye problems and the one thing optometrists are particularly concerned about is the risk of amblyopia, or more commonly known as lazy […]
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Are you looking at digital screens every day? TV Computes Smart phones iPads GPS In the Age of electronics, we have become slaves to our phones and other digital devices. Two thirds of Australians are checking their smartphones first thing in the morning leading to a substantial average of 10 hours spent in front of
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With the promise of cheaper prices and the convenience of shopping from home, it seems only logical that more and more people have taken to buying their glasses from online “bargain” websites. However, research recently performed by Which?, an independent consumer advocacy group from the UK, has shown that people should think twice before going
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Computers, mobile phones and tablets have an ever-increasing role in our lives nowadays. They help you keep in touch with your friends, share photos and updates from all around the world, but have you ever wondered if your small screens could have a big impact on the health of your eyes? People generally complain about
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There’s a reason for that exclamation mark in “ic! berlin” … it should bring up some excitement and interest within you regarding this range of frames… why? To sum it up, they’re top of the range and one of the most high quality designs available out there, and you can’t express that properly without exclamation!
When was the last time you had your eyes tested? If it was more than 2 years ago, then maybe it’s time to go to the optometrist to have them checked out, even if you don’t feel that there’s anything wrong with your eyes! You may not be able to notice the small and subtle
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Here at Viewpoint Optical, we stress the importance of quality eyewear and good UV protection for all our patients and no brand represents this better than Maui Jim. Introduced since the late 1980s, the brand is well known for their high quality UV blocking polarize lenses. Here are a few reasons why their lenses are
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