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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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New study: A healthy heart means lower risk of eye disease

by Luke Arundel, Chief Clinical Officer, Optometry Australia
August 31, 2020August 31, 2020

People have long understood that you need to keep your heart healthy. Eating well, exercising regularly, not smoking and controlling…
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It’s important to act ‘FAST’ and know the signs of a stroke

by Ben Hamlyn, Member Support and Policy Advisor, Optometry Australia
August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

Every 9 minutes in Australia a person has a stroke, making strokes one of the biggest causes of death in…
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Eyes on the job: injuries and safety eyewear

by Rhiannon Bowman, Journalist, Insight
August 24, 2020August 24, 2020

From chemical burns to puncture wounds, most eye injuries can be prevented with the right safety eyewear. As reported in…
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Each additional cigarette increases risk of retinal disorders

by Helen Carter, Journalist, Optometry Australia
August 21, 2020August 21, 2020

New Australian research has found that each additional cigarette smoked by ‘heavier smokers’ increases the risk of retinal disorders by…
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Focusing on contacts for Contact Lens Health Week

by Luke Arundel, Chief Clinical Officer, Optometry Australia
August 16, 2020August 20, 2020

Did you know that 66 per cent of Australians wear prescription glasses, compared to 13 per cent wearing contact lenses?…
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