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Eye exams can help prevent diabetic amputations

by Helen Carter, Journalist, Optometry Australia
March 25, 2019March 26, 2019

People with diabetes usually see their optometrist for eye examinations which detect changes that may lead to diabetic retinopathy and…
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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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Suffering from dry eyes? Read this

by Good Vision For Life
February 15, 2019February 15, 2019

Almost everyone has experienced the feeling of dry eyes at some point. Some people have a very mild form of…
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Throw some sunnies in the stocking!

by Good Vision For Life
November 28, 2018November 28, 2018

Are you looking for some inspiration this festive season for you or your loved ones? As the peak professional body…
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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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Green veggies and beetroot boost eye health

by Helen Carter, Journalist, Optometry Australia
November 7, 2018November 7, 2018

Here’s another reason why your mum was right when she said eat your veggies – new Australian research shows that…
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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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Children’s eye examinations on the rise

by Trinity Scarf, National Marketing Manager, Optometry Australia
October 8, 2018October 8, 2018

Medicare data released for the 2017-18 financial year shows that children’s optometric consultations have increased steadily over the last four…
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Good vision for life campaign influences over 2.3m optometry appointments since launch

by Trinity Scarf, National Campaigns Manager, Optometry Australia
July 31, 2018July 31, 2018

A recent consumer survey has revealed that Optometry Australia’s flagship consumer awareness campaign, Good vision for life, has influenced more…
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What is astigmatism and is it dangerous?

by Dr Patrick Versace, Ophthalmologist, Vision Eye Institute
July 24, 2018October 17, 2018

You’ve heard of people being short-sighted or long-sighted, but what about when someone has blurry vision at all distances? This…
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