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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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What parents need to know about kids’ eye safety this summer

by Good Vision For Life
January 13, 2021January 13, 2021

This summer, Optometry Australia is reminding parents just how important the ‘slide’ in the Cancer Council’s SunSmart protection message ‘slip,…
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Exhausted engineer, construction worker or architect. The scene is situated outdoors in Sofia city industrial financial area during sunny summer day. The picture is taken with Sony A7III camera.

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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Spike in cosmetic surgeries raises concern for eye health

by Good Vision For Life
July 31, 2020August 3, 2020

COVID-19 has impacted the world in many different ways, one of which is the increased use of video communication tools.…
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‘Lockdown’ DIYers to remember eye safety when doing jobs around the home

by Luke Arundel, Chief Clinical Officer, Optometry Australia
April 20, 2020May 12, 2020

With Australians bunkering down during home isolation due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many are using this time to complete odd…
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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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Don’t let your eyes become the real horror this Halloween

by Sophie Koh, Resident Optometrist, Optometry Australia
October 24, 2018October 24, 2018

In the lead up to Halloween, which has steadily increased in popularity in Australia, we at Optometry Australia pose a…
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Rising tennis star dominates the court with his trademark sports glasses

by Good vision for life
January 23, 2018January 25, 2018

When 21-year-old Hyeon Chung from South Korea defeated former world number one Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the fourth…
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Protecting your eyes during the holiday season

by Aaron Barriga
December 4, 2017December 4, 2017

The holiday season calls for celebrations and spending time with loved ones. While the festivities and family times are good,…
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