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Keeping an eye on myopia during Myopia Awareness Week

by Trixie Do, Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
May 23, 2023May 23, 2023

Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is a common eye condition that causes poor or blurry vision when looking at distant…
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Optometrists warn to protect eyes during upcoming total solar eclipse on 20 April

by Good Vision For Life
April 14, 2023April 14, 2023

Optometry Australia is reminding the public to take precautions to protect their eyesight during the upcoming total solar eclipse at…
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Surfer’s eye – something to be aware of during the summer months

by Trixie Do, Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

Many people have never heard of this eye condition, but optometrists warn that one in every 100 Australians develops it…
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Is your teen’s prescription changing? Be on the lookout for Keratoconus

by Alex Wisdom, Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
February 1, 2023April 14, 2023

Has your teenager been rubbing their eyes more than normal? Eye irritations in teenagers and young adults could be an…
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Leading eye experts call for eye examinations to be on every child’s regular health checklist

by Good Vision For Life
December 19, 2022December 19, 2022

A child myopia working group, made up of leading optometrists and ophthalmologists, is urging parents and carers to add eye…
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Protecting our kids from sports-related eye injuries

by Trixie Do, Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
November 23, 2022November 23, 2022

A new study has found that soccer, AFL and basketball are listed among the most dangerous sports related to emergency…
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World Sight Day 2022: increased screen time and more vision problems post pandemic

by Good Vision For Life
October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

To mark World Sight Day 2022, those in the Australian eye health sector are encouraging people to make an appointment…
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Do your sunnies meet the Australian standard?

by Trixie Do, Community Engagement Officer, Optometry Australia
September 16, 2022September 16, 2022

Thanks to the influx of content creators with channels wholly dedicated to skincare, it’s great to see a new generation…
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Is your child struggling in the classroom? They may be due for an eye check

by Trixie Do, Community Engagement Officer, Optometry Australia
August 29, 2022August 29, 2022

Left undetected, vision problems can negatively impact your child’s performance and development at school. Some children can be mislabelled as…
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New generation of Aussie kids at risk of myopia

by Good Vision For Life
August 1, 2022August 1, 2022

While a phone or a tablet may keep the little ones entertained, new research suggests that it’s not so good…
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