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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…
The top 5 contact lenses for dry eyes
Some people are more prone to dry eyes than others and it’s estimated that about 20% of the adult population in Australia suffers to some degree from dry eyes. The problem is worse for those who work in offices, spending many hours each day staring at a screen in an air-conditioned environment. If you also wear…
Want 20 20 Vision?
Visual acuity is commonly tested with the help of different eye charts, as this enables optometrists to determine how well you can actually see. The most popular chart used for testing vision acuity is the Snellen chart, which has letters of different sizes. The chart is set at 20 feet from the patient when the…
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…
Optometrists Reviews
Optometrists Reviews are changing We’d sincerely like to thank all our clients who have submitted optometrists reviews saying how pleased they are with the treatment, products and services they have received from Insight Optometrists, Indooroopilly. It is very satisfying to receive positive reviews for our work, however, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) have issued…
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…
Orthokeratology Lenses
Orthokeratology Lenses for Sight Correction Orthokeratology lenses, or Ortho-K lenses, are used to correct low to moderate degrees of myopia, or short-sightedness.1 This eye condition affects many school-aged children and is fast becoming a major public health issue of our time.2 Especially in young children, the increased use of screens and short to mid-range vision…