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Having trouble reading the footy scores? It could be a sign of myopia

by Sophie Koh, National Professional Services Advisor, Optometry Australia
September 17, 2021September 20, 2021

Football finals are in full swing, with excited AFL and NRL fans getting ready to watch every goal and tackle…
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Why eye examinations should be a part of your routine health check

by Sophie Koh, National Professional Services Advisor, Optometry Australia
August 8, 2021August 16, 2021

Some health checks are like clockwork. Whether it be updating your prescription medication or getting your teeth cleaned yearly -…
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Looking to boost employee productivity? Book a workplace eye screening

by Sophie Koh, National Professional Services Advisor, Optometry Australia
July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

Spending eight hours in front of the screen is a big task for our eyes, with excessive screen time leading…
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How pop culture heroes made glasses cool for kids

by Sophie Koh, National Professional Services Advisor, Optometry Australia
May 13, 2021May 13, 2021

Throughout pop-culture, prescription glasses have historically often been associated with nerdy or geeky side-characters and not the starring heroes. This…
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Greens senator Rachel Siewart shares her child vision story

by Good Vision For Life
May 6, 2021May 6, 2021

Rachel Siewert is an accomplished Australian. She is currently a Senator for the Australian Greens Party having been elected in…
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Eye health advocates step up to encourage good vision for life

by Good Vision For Life
March 31, 2021March 31, 2021

Undeniably eye health will impact everyone at some point in their life. Whether you’re a sports player recovering from an…
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Make the most of life’s moments – get your eyes checked

by Good Vision For Life
March 9, 2021June 22, 2021

Life is full of moments. Some are simple habits like putting our shoes on in the morning or brushing our…
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Can you have better than 20/20 Vision?

by Luke Arundel, Chief Clinical Officer, Optometry Australia
February 22, 2021February 22, 2021

According to Optometry Australia’s 2020 Vision Index, 26 per cent of Australians have never visited an optometrist for an eye…
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New study shows spike in childhood myopia due to Covid-19

by Luke Arundel, Chief Clinical Officer, Optometry Australia
January 18, 2021January 18, 2021

Myopia (short-sightedness) rates in young school-children rose significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a large Chinese study which found…
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The evolution of spectacles

by Good Vision For Life
December 28, 2020January 5, 2021

With more than half the Australian population (55%) having one or more long-term eye conditions, many have turned to wearing…
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