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Visit to optometrist saved woman’s life

by Trixie Do, Community Engagement Officer, Optometry Australia
April 13, 2022May 11, 2022

A trip to the optometrist may have just saved Karly Cox’s life. Image source: Kennedy News  When the UK mum-of-four…
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Meet inspirational Aussies living with vision loss

by Trixie Do, Community Engagement Officer, Optometry Australia
March 10, 2022May 11, 2022

In Australia, more than 450,000 people are currently living with vision impairment or blindness. Vision loss can be life changing.…
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The footy season gets focused as AFL approves Mason Cox’ prescription glasses

by Jenna McGowan, Member Communications Officer, Optometry Australia
March 2, 2022March 18, 2022

The AFL has given Collingwood’s Mason Cox the go-ahead to wear prescription sunglasses in competitive matches. The Magpie player has…
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New study: AMD risk tied to smoking and alcohol

by Trixie Do, Community Engagement Officer, Optometry Australia
February 14, 2022February 14, 2022

Can alcohol consumption and smoking lead to blindness? Recent findings published in the medical journal JAMA Ophthalmology suggests it can,…
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Helping parents see the big picture – why your kids need a regular eye test

by Luke Arundel, Chief Clinical Officer, Optometry Australia
January 24, 2022January 24, 2022

Each year one in five children will head back to school with an undetected vision problem, despite the majority (79%)…
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Top tips for choosing your sunnies this summer

by Trixie Do, Community Engagement Officer, Optometry Australia
January 12, 2022January 13, 2022

When we think of sun safety, hats, layers and the famous ‘slip, slop, slap!’ usually comes to mind. But when…
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Majority of aged care residents don’t receive eye health care, study finds

by Jenna McGowan, Member Communications Officer, Optometry Australia
December 16, 2021December 16, 2021

Use of optometrists and other eye health professionals in Australian care homes is low, despite over 40 per cent of…
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Private health insurance: optical cover explained

by Trixie Do, Community Engagement Officer, Optometry Australia
December 15, 2021December 15, 2021

You’ve probably seen the phrase ‘use it or lose it’ creeping around your inbox lately. This is because December doesn’t…
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Extended screen time linked to drying out teenagers’ eyes

by Jenna McGowan, Member Communications Officer, Optometry Australia
December 3, 2021December 17, 2021

Teens that spend too much time in front of a screen are at risk of developing dry eye disease, a…
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And the winner is… contact lenses! Face mask wearers choose contacts over specs

by Jenna McGowan, Member Communications Officer, Optometry Australia
November 25, 2021December 3, 2021

When paired with a face mask, contact lenses offer a better vision correction experience than glasses, a new study has…
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