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Month: July 2024

The importance of wearing protective eyewear on the job

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
July 30, 2024August 27, 2024

August marks National Tradies Health Month, an initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the health and safety of our tradies.…
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Seeing the signs: how stroke affects vision and what your eyes might be telling you

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
July 30, 2024August 27, 2024

From Monday 5th August until Sunday 11th of August, Stroke Foundation Australia’s initiative, National Stroke Week will aim to save…
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Choosing the right lens colour for your sunglasses: a guide to optimal vision

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
July 30, 2024August 27, 2024

We all know it’s crucial to protect our eyes from the sun’s harmful UV rays, but does the colour of…
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Eyes on juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and uveitis

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
July 24, 2024August 27, 2024

A chronic autoimmune condition, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common form of arthritis in children worldwide and often…
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Staying safe behind the wheel: how aging eyes can impact nighttime driving

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
July 16, 2024August 27, 2024

According to Optometry Australia’s 2022 Vision Index Report, 20 percent of Aussie drivers find themselves squinting while driving during the…
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Navigating the complexities of diabetic retinopathy: understanding, prevention and technological advancement

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
July 10, 2024August 27, 2024

A Diabetes Australia initiative, National Diabetes Week runs from Sunday, 14th to Sunday, 21st July with this year’s campaign shining…
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Have you heard of the “elbow rule”?

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
July 9, 2024August 27, 2024

Is your child glued to their screen? During this segment on Channel 7’s House of Wellness, Luke Arundel, Chief Clinical…
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Good vision for life’s essential guide to maintaining good eye health

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
July 1, 2024August 27, 2024

This month marks National Eye Health Awareness Month in Australia and the JulEYE initiative, which is run by The Royal Australian and…
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