As parents, we cherish our children's bright futures, and that vision starts with, well, their vision! In recent years, there's been increasing attention on a common childhood eye condition: myopia, also known as nearsightedness. While it might seem like a simple need for glasses, progressive myopia can have long-term implications for your child's eye health. [...]
Let's be honest, if you've reached the stage where reading glasses have become a necessity, you're probably familiar with "the dance." You know, the one where you peer over the top of your frames to see across the room, then push your glasses back up your nose to focus on that captivating novel. Or [...]
Does your child struggle at school? Have they had an eye test recently? The latest video put out by Optometry Australia highlights the fact that some kids don't participate in school activities because they simply can't see. A simple eye examination will soon establish if there are any problems that need addressing. With myopia or [...]
If the child above has a lazy eye, which one is it? One of the most frequently asked questions we get asked as optometrists is when should I get my child's eyes tested? The answer to this question is simple, your child's eyes should be definitely comprehensively examined before they start school, ideally at around [...]
If you ever thought that the glasses or sunglasses you wear were just a piece of plastic or metal with some lenses stuck in it then think again. This clip shows just how creative some of the masters of our industry truly are. It continues to amaze us all how designers can come up with [...]
You may or may not have noticed the increased number of ads showing on TV at the moment by the Macula Disease Foundation leading into Macula Degeneration Awareness Week which runs from Sunday 25th May to Saturday May 31st 2014. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoIR6eV6Xgk&list=UUZHzxiYu1YO2635zpDe57Hw So what is it? Well Macular Degeneration affects 1 in 7 Australians over the [...]
New season Dutz eyewear Why not add a bit of colour to your life right now. Brand new to Eyefix Optometrists is Dutz Eyewear. Dutz Eyewear originates from Holland and is well known for its design and quality. Eyefix Optometrists have handpicked a range of designs that are fresh and vibrant and offer the wearer [...]
Hello and welcome to the first official blog entry for Eyefix Optometrists. As you may have already noticed we have a fantastic new website packed full of features and information to help you. When we initially setup in 2007 the way people made contact with us was very different. We opened doors and people came in to [...]
