Vision Perception Testing
- Kids Eye Tests
Why would my primary school child need this type of assessment? Parents often ask us to explain vision perception testing. Your primary school aged child may have been recommended to…
Itchy eyes – how to treat eye allergies
- Eye Care
Written by ProVision Eyecare What is an allergy? An allergy is an exaggerated reaction to substances that do not affect others such as sneezing, runny nose, itching, watery eyes, skin…
Eyewear Designed for a Digital Life
- Eye Care
Australians love digital media and we devote half of our waking hours interacting with digital media channels across multiple devices. It has changed the way we work, learn, shop, socialise…
Do I need glasses?
- Eye Care
Written by ProVision Eyecare Have you been putting up with strained, tired eyes or persistent headaches? Our eyes are central to all we do so when our vision isn’t functioning at…
Prescription Eyedrops for Infections and Inflammation
- Eye Care
Can I see an optometrist rather than a doctor or specialist if I have a red or sore eye, and if drops are needed can they prescribe these? One of…
Myopia Control in Children
- Kids Eye Tests
I’m concerned that my child’s prescription for short-sightedness (myopia) keeps increasing. Is there anything I can do about this? Myopia in children is an issue of global concern, and rates…
Macular degeneration
- Eye Care
How is macular degeneration detected and what can be done about it? The macula is the very central area of the retina that provides the highest visual resolution. It is…
Digital Eyestrain
- Eye Care
The digital age has changed the way we work, learn, shop, socialise and relax. However, our eyes are not accustomed to the digital environment and many of us are feeling…
What are the different types of contact lenses?
- Contact Lenses
Written by ProVision Eyecare With the latest advancements in contact lens material and design, there is now a large range of contact lenses for different wear schedules, prescriptions and preferences.…
Screen Time Leading to Dry Eyes in Kids
- Kids Eye Tests
Optometry Australia Written by ProVision Eyecare Everyone’s glued to their screens nowadays – phones, computers, iPads, laptops. But none more than our children who are being brought up in the digital…
Pseudo Myopia
- Eye Care
Some children say that they have difficulties seeing the classroom board. Does that mean that they have myopia (shortsightedness)? Not necessarily. Difficulties seeing in the distance may be caused by…
