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Tips for parents: Helping your child move from glasses to contact lenses

by Trixie Do, Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
April 18, 2023April 18, 2023

If your child wears glasses and is thinking about trying out contact lenses, it’s normal to feel a bit apprehensive.…
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Contact lens care: 11 mistakes to avoid at all costs

by Trixie Do, Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
March 5, 2023April 13, 2023

Contact lenses can be a game-changer for those who need to correct their vision. They can make you look and…
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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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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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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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Fashion and functionality: A teenage perspective

by Emily Gibbs, Mivision
June 2, 2020June 3, 2020

The teenage years are often when common vision problems first arise. A US study conducted in 2016 found that 51.9%…
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Contact lens and glasses wearers need to be extra mindful during COVID-19

by Good Vision For Life
March 31, 2020April 24, 2020

While health experts are urging Australians to avoid touching their face and eyes during COVID-19, this is a little harder…
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Ten tips when using contact lenses

by Good Vision For Life
November 11, 2019November 11, 2019

When you first start to wear contact lenses, you may find the process of inserting and removing them a little…
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Don’t spook your eyes this Halloween

by Good Vision For Life
October 30, 2019October 30, 2019

With Halloween around the corner, the team at Good vision for life is warning trick or treaters about the risks…
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Why you shouldn’t wear contact lenses in the shower (and other handy hints)

by Good Vision For Life
August 19, 2019August 26, 2019

Optometry Australia is urging people to develop healthy habits with their contact lens wear, and warning of the potential dangers…
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