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The year 2020 is well underway, but have you remembered to have your eye test to make sure you have 20/20 vision? Somebody is said to have “20/20 vision” when they have sharp, clear eyesight at a viewing distance of 20 feet. This measurement, called ‘visual acuity’, is tested using the standardized Snellen eye chart…
Vitamin B3 For Glaucoma
B3 Vitamin Breakthrough in Glaucoma Treatment Two key facts about Glaucoma and Glaucoma Treatment: Glaucoma can cause loss of vision Glaucoma treatment can save sight. This knowledge helps people to understand the importance of glaucoma screening and early detection as well as adherence to glaucoma treatment schedules. Of the around 300,000 Australians that live with…
Blephex Treatment For Dry Eyes
Insight Optometrists are very pleased to add BlephEx® to their in-house treatment program for Dry Eyes. This new procedure helps fight Blepharitis, a major cause of dry eye syndrome. What is Blepharitis? Blepharitis is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the eyelid, caused when the regular bacteria of the lash line builds up over time. Usually…
Sleep Apnoea and Glaucoma
The Link between Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Glaucoma Glaucoma is usually characterised by the build-up of pressure within the eye that damages the optic nerve linking the eye to the brain. Other factors, too, can compromise the blood flow to the optic nerve, causing nerve cells to die, resulting in the loss of peripheral vision…
Diet for Macular Degeneration Prevention
Diet for Macular Degeneration Prevention We all know how important it is to look after our general health; by eating well, keeping our weight within a healthy range and taking regular exercise – but how do we specifically look after our eye health? The recommended diet for good eye health is actually much the same…
Digitally Designed Progressive Glasses
As your eyes mature, especially over the age of 40, the time comes to consider vision correction and there are several options, including Bifocal, Multifocal and Progressive glasses. How do you decide which one is the best choice for you ? Multifocal Glasses Pros and Cons If you did not previously required glasses or your…
Ortho-K Lives Up To Its Promise
“I wouldn’t ever switch back to glasses” At Insight Optometrists, we’re proud to be able to offer Ortho-K therapy, for clients with myopia (short sightedness). It’s a revolutionary treatment involving contact lenses worn only at night while you sleep, gently re-shaping your cornea to correct your vision. You can go about your day without wearing…
Free-form Technology
There’s a new technology that could change the way you see—forever. It’s called “free-form,” a revolutionary digital manufacturing process that uses computer-aided design and surfacing to create high-level, customized eyeglass lenses with your unique prescription. Think of it as a tailor for your eyes. Just like you can take an off-the-rack pair of pants and…
What Are Polarised Lenses and Do I Need Them?
You have plenty of decisions to make when choosing a new pair of sunglasses: frame shape, size, colour… but one of your questions will surely be whether or not to choose polarised lenses. Most of us have heard of them but not everyone knows what they do and what benefits they have. Here’s a quick…
E-Eye Treatment: What’s Involved
The latest IPL treatment for Dry Eyes Dry Eye syndrome currently affects around 20% of the population, and is more common with increasing age. The number of sufferers is only expected to rise thanks simply to modern life: more time spent looking at screens, artificial lights, long periods spent driving, air conditioning, air pollution, wearing…