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Slay the holly jolly social season with stunning makeup that your eyes will love

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia with Dr Jacqueline Beltz, opthalmologist and founder of OKKIYO
December 7, 2023December 7, 2023

As we enter the holly jolly season and that time of year where calendars are packed full of social soirees,…
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – here’s how to keep your eyes merry and injury free this holiday season

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
December 5, 2023December 5, 2023

While the festive time of year brings with it plenty of celebrations, decorations and social occasions, Australians are encouraged to…
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The terrifying truth about cosmetic contact lenses – don’t let your eyes become the scariest thing about Halloween

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
October 17, 2023October 17, 2023

With more and more Australians getting into the Halloween spirit every year – around 25 percent of us actively celebrate…
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Love Your Eyes at work – employers are being encouraged to prioritise workers’ eye safety this World Sight Day

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
October 5, 2023October 6, 2023

With Thursday, 12 October marking World Sight Day 2023, The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPD) is calling…
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Rain, hail or shine: the importance of keeping your peepers protected during the colder months 

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
July 25, 2023

Whether you’re hitting the slopes to shred some snow this winter, or simply ambling down rain-soaked footpaths puddle hunting with…
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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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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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It might be time to ditch the fake eyelashes

by Good Vision For Life
July 26, 2022July 27, 2022

Fake eyelashes can be exciting to wear but it’s no surprise that they sometimes get a bad rap. While falsies…
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The scary risks of Halloween contact lenses

by Good Vision For Life
October 28, 2021October 29, 2021

The Halloween season is upon us and, if you’re one to party on All Hallows’ Eve, chances are you’ve probably…
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Snow season is upon us and so is reflective UV

by Good Vision For Life
July 27, 2021July 27, 2021

Are you one of those people who can’t wait to hit the slopes as soon as winter starts? Well, it’s…
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