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Category: Eye health

man with something in eye

Men are five times more likely than women to get things in their eyes

by Luke Arundel - Resident Optometrist, Optometry Australia
August 18, 2016August 31, 2016

Men are almost five times more likely than women to need a foreign body embedded in their eye to be…
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The problem with buying glasses online

by Andrew Kotsos, Optometrist, eyeclarity
August 17, 2016August 31, 2016

While many of us increasingly enjoy the convenience of online shopping, it remains that some things should simply be bought…
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Top ten foods that can improve your eye health

by Luke Arundel - Resident Optometrist, Optometry Australia
August 4, 2016August 23, 2016

It’s a common adage that carrots are good for your eyes. But is that really true? We address the question, and…
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UV eye protection for kids as important as sunscreen

by Luke Arundel - Resident Optometrist, Optometry Australia
August 4, 2016August 23, 2016

Most Australian parents are well aware of the need to slop sunscreen and pop a hat on their child before…
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