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Long hours in front of screens can leave your eyes feeling gritty, watery, tired or slow to refocus by the end of the day. Dry eyes from screens and digital eye strain often occur together, especially in air-conditioned workplaces where blinking may become less frequent. A few practical changes to your desk, blinking habits and […]
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For a short-sighted teen, sport turns vision correction into a practical family decision. Glasses can slip, fog or get in the way of protective gear, and daytime contact lenses need careful handling. Parents comparing ortho k vs contact lenses for sport usually want to know how each option feels during training, competition and water sports. […]
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Dry eye can be frustrating when it keeps interrupting ordinary parts of your day. It can make looking at screens, reading, driving and wearing contact lenses more uncomfortable than they should be. Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) may help when chronic dry eye is linked with meibomian gland dysfunction, where the small oil glands in […]
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Eye problems are common after concussion, with studies reporting visual or oculomotor problems in roughly one-quarter to two-thirds of patients, depending on what is measured and when assessment occurs. These symptoms often show up when a player tries to read, use a screen, follow the ball, or train under bright lights. These changes can be […]
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If your child suffers from myopia, Ortho K can sound promising, but also a little daunting. Parents want to feel confident that Ortho K is safe for their children and that daily care at home is realistic for their family. Understanding how Ortho K lenses work can make the next step feel more manageable. With […]
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If your child has been diagnosed with myopia, it can feel like a lot of information to take in at once. Parents want to know which myopia control options are safe, effective, and realistic for busy school and sport schedules. Myopia control aims to slow the speed of prescription changes while keeping your child seeing […]
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A red, sore or injured eye shouldn’t be ignored. Knowing whether to book an optometrist or a GP can help you get faster relief and protect your sight with more confidence. Recognising key warning signs means you can act before symptoms escalate, reduce the risk of complications, and avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital emergency […]
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Screens are part of everyday life for most kids across the country, from online homework to gaming and streaming. A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis in JAMA Network Open that combined 45 studies and 335,524 participants found that each extra hour of daily digital screen time was linked to approximately 21% higher odds of myopia […]
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On Martin Street in Brighton, you can take care of your vision, hearing and dental health in one easy location. This local health hub brings together Bayside Eyecare, a respected audiologist, and a friendly family dentist, all within a short walk of one another. These neighbouring practices offer a connected approach to care, referring between […]
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In Australia, sun protection is recommended whenever the UV Index reaches 3 or above, which can occur on cool or cloudy days. In Victoria, UV levels are commonly high from mid-August to late April, so sunglasses are a year-round essential. Eye protection matters as much as sunscreen because ultraviolet radiation can damage the eyes and […]
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