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Health Fund Eyewear: Understanding Your Benefits and Accessing No Gap Spectacles

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Navigating the world of health insurance and eyewear can be a daunting task. But knowing your entitlements and understanding how to access these benefits can help you save money and maintain good eye health. In this article, we discuss health fund eyewear, how to determine your eligibility and the advantages of no-gap spectacles.  What is Health Fund Eyewear?   Health fund eyewear refers to prescription glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses that are partially or fully covered by your private health insurance.

22 March 2023

Could Macular Degeneration Be Linked to the Formation of a Cataract?

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If you've been diagnosed as suffering from the formation of cataracts, you may have heard that macular degeneration is also a risk. Could these conditions be linked in any way, and if so, what should you do about it? What Is a Cataract?  Firstly, it's important to understand that these diseases affect separate parts of the eye. A cataract is a clouding of the lens, which can happen as people get older.

20 July 2022

How Can Glasses Correct a Cross-Eyed Appearance?

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There are some conditions that can be masked by putting something on. Baldness can be concealed by wearing a hat, but the underlying cause won't be affected. Conversely, some conditions can be managed by putting something on—namely a pair of glasses. This can be the case with some forms of esotropia, which is when the eyes are misaligned. Esotropia leads to one eye (or both eyes) turning inward, giving a person a cross-eyed look.

31 August 2021

Understanding Eye Care: Do's and Don'ts

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Without your eyes, life can be quite difficult. You may not even be able to accomplish the majority of the day-to-day activities without help. Therefore, you need to understand some of the most common ways your eyesight can compromise. This includes a lack of proper eye care, failing to visit an optometrist early when your sight is ailing and failing to understand an underlying condition that could harm your eyesight

11 January 2021

Understanding the Difference between an Optometrist and Ophthalmologist

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Many people use the name ophthalmologist and optometrist interchangeably. You may even be guilty of doing the same yourself. The reality is that few people can distinguish between the two. The one thing everyone knows is that both of these medical professionals provide eye care. The difference is in the level of training and expertise.  What Does an Optometrist Do? An optometrist will take care of the primary eye care functions.

24 September 2019

Reasons You Should Have Retinal Screening for Prescription Glasses

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When you go to your optometrist for your prescription glasses, you know testing will happen. This testing usually consists of checking your current prescription against your current vision level. You may have a simple glaucoma test as well to rule out any issues. One test that may be mentioned is a retinal imaging screening. Here are the reasons you should have this test for your prescription glasses and how the test can affect your prescription.

23 April 2019

Protect Your Eyes This Summer With These Simple Tips

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Summer is here, and everyone is excited about the holidays. There are so many fun outdoor activities to engage in such as road trips, family barbeques, beach sports, and swimming. As you come up with exciting ways to spend time with friends, family, and loved ones, you should also take care to protect your eyes as well. Between the hot summer sun and the numerous outdoor activities, the eyes are bound to suffer exposure to contaminants.

20 November 2017

Behavioural Problems in Children: ADHD or Poor Vision?

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Behavioural disorders like ADHD are fairly common among children—so common, in fact, that any irregular or problematic behaviour is usually assumed to be the result of a psychological disorder, and frequently diagnosed as such. In some cases, however, it's difficult for a doctor to diagnose a specific problem. In others, there's a chance your child may be diagnosed with a condition when, in fact, there are other things causing issues with their behaviour.

20 November 2017

How to Prevent and Manage Eyestrain When Using a Computer

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In today's technological world, most people find themselves working with computers or staring at a screen for a significant portion of the day. Whether it's an office computer, smartphone, or tablet, all these devices can increase the risk of suffering from eye strain. If you get a headache or find that your eyes are tired after staring at a screen, you may be suffering from eye strain. Eye strain can cause long-term effects on the eyes and persistent headaches that can affect your performance.

15 November 2017

Cataract Surgery: Things to Avoid During Your Recovery

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As you get older, the chance that you will develop a cataract increases. Thankfully, cataracts can be easily treated via a simple surgical procedure. However, even though the treatment is relatively simple, this doesn't mean that you do not need to take precautions to care for your eyes during the recovery period. There are some things which you should avoid doing until your optometrist checks your eyes and says that they are fully healed.

13 November 2017