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Back to school: make the first test of the year an eye exam

by Good Vision For Life
January 30, 2020January 30, 2020

With the start of the school year in sight, Optometry Australia is urging parents to get their children’s eyes tested…
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Video: Chat with author of children’s book about vision

by Good Vision For Life
August 5, 2019August 9, 2019

We recently spoke with children's author Susanne Gervay about the inspiration for her book, The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses.

Chinese study shows outdoor exercise slows progression of myopia

by Good Vision For Life
July 5, 2019July 5, 2019

New research conducted in rural Beijing has shown that daily outdoor activity actually slows progression of existing myopia, otherwise known…
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US ahead of Australia in its commitment to children’s eye health

by Good Vision For Life
June 12, 2019June 12, 2019

Optometry Australia applauds the United States in its commitment to improving children’s vision, with some states pushing for legislation to…
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New children’s book: The Boy in the Big Blue Glasses

by Good Vision For Life
May 28, 2019May 28, 2019

A boy. A superhero. A brave pirate leads his crew of girls and boys. Until the day Sammy feels different.…
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World Health Organization issues first-ever screen time guidelines for young kids

by Good Vision For Life
April 26, 2019April 26, 2019

The World Health Organisation has this week issued its first-ever guidance for how much screen time children under five should…
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Ten tell-tale signs that your child might have vision problems

by Luke Arundel, Resident Optometrist, Optometry Australia
March 11, 2019March 19, 2019

Did you know that approximately one in five Australian children suffers from an undetected vision problem or requires ongoing assessment?…
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Parents urged to give their kids an exam before school even starts

by Good Vision For Life
January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

We are urging Australian parents to make sure their kids sit their first exam before the holidays are over to…
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Do kids need to wear sunglasses?

by Good Vision For Life
January 8, 2019January 8, 2019

The short answer: yes! UV radiation from the sun can cause significant damage to a child’s eyes and lead to…
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Boy’s first visit to an optometrist saves his sight

by Good Vision For Life
November 16, 2018November 16, 2018

As reported this week in The Daily Telegraph, a visit to an optometrist when he was six weeks old saved…
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