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Pandemic sees rise in myopic children
Pandemic screen-time sees a rise in short-sighted children Children spending more time inside looking at screens during the coronavirus pandemic has fuelled [...]
Macula Month – Save Your Sight!
This May, we are urging everyone in your family to consider their eye health. Early action with macular degeneration can save sight. If [...]
Do you have red eyes?
Are your eyes red? Are they irritated and bloodshot? Your optometrist should be the first person you see when you have red irritated [...]
Glaucoma – does it run in your family?
Around 300,000 Australians have glaucoma, but half of them don’t know they have it! World Glaucoma Week (March 6 - 12) aims to [...]
Demi joins the practice
We are excited to welcome Demi O’Brien to the Gulf & Ranges Optometry practice. Demi will be a key member of our [...]
See everything you love
This February - see everything you love! February is often thought of as the month of love - this Valentine's Day make sure you [...]
Returning to learning
Most learning activities are visual, having your child’s eyes checked before they start the new year of academic learning is a good idea. [...]
3 Important reasons why you should wear sunglasses
Most people choose to wear sunglasses to cut down on the sun’s glare. We all know the damage that the sun can do to [...]
Optical extras cover – rebates expire Dec 31!
If you have this type of cover then your rebate will most likely expire on 31 December and you will lose the benefit, as [...]
Myopia Treatment
How can myopia be treated? Myopia treatment can be looked at in two ways. 1. The first deals with correcting the blurred vision [...]
Dry Eye Syndrome & IPL
Dry Eye Syndrome is a very common condition. As the name suggests, it occurs when you have insufficient moisture in the eye. This [...]
Angiography OCT Machine + OPTOS
OCT stands for Optical Coherence Thermography. This equipment is a valuable tool at our clinic. It helps us, as optometrists, to screen clients and diagnose [...]
Contact Lens Occasions
Are you considering contact lenses for a special occasion? You might find yourself wanting special occasion contact lenses if you’re getting married, or [...]