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Month: September 2020

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Gamers warned, excessive screen time could lead to vision problems

by Luke Arundel, Chief Clinical Officer, Optometry Australia
September 30, 2020September 30, 2020

Unsurprisingly since the outbreak of COVID-19, the video game industry has experienced 35 per cent growth. This growth is reflected…
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Taking a closer look at the link between headaches, migraines and vision

by Luke Arundel, Chief Clinical Officer, Optometry Australia
September 25, 2020September 25, 2020

At any given time, 15 per cent of Australians seek pain relief medication to soothe headaches, making them one of…
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The impact of COVID-19 on our eye health

by Stephanie Lai, Sydney optometrist
September 24, 2020September 25, 2020

While many retailers throughout Australia have been struggling with business after lockdown, optometrists have noticed something rather unexpected. Judging by…
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Tips for managing hay fever this Spring

by Ben Hamlyn, Member Support and Policy Advisor, Optometry Australia
September 21, 2020September 21, 2020

And just like that, Spring has sprung, which means for 3.1 million Australians it’s hay fever season! Medically known as…
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Women in Australia are at greater risk of developing eye issues, but why?

by Sophie Koh, National Professional Services Advisor, Optometry Australia
September 10, 2020September 11, 2020

In Australia, more than half of the population, that’s over 13 million, have a long-term vision disorder. According to The…
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New dry eye phenomenon arises from wearing masks

by Helen Carter, Journalist, Optometry Australia
September 4, 2020September 4, 2020

People are being advised to be aware of the increased chance of dry eye after Canadian researchers named and reported…
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