Eyes and nutrition: How What You Eat Supports Eye Health
Good vision isn’t just about having regular eye tests; nutrition plays an important role in maintaining healthy eyes throughout life. While diet alone can’t prevent every eye condition, certain nutrients are…
Complete Guide to Eye Exams in 2026
Quick Answer Regular eye exams are essential for maintaining your vision and overall health. At The Eye Scene, we are committed to providing Double Bay patients with the highest standard of clinical care…
How to Choose the Right Frames for Your Face Shape
Quick Answer Finding the perfect pair of glasses is about more than correcting your vision; it’s about finding a frame that complements your features and expresses your unique style. The right frames…
Eye Care in Double Bay: What Makes Our Service Different
Quick Answer Choosing an optometrist involves more than just finding a place for a quick prescription check. At The Eye Scene, our eye care approach combines advanced clinical technology, personalised…
Multifocal Lenses: Benefits, Tips, and Expert Advice
Quick Answer What are multifocal lenses, and who are they suitable for? Multifocal lenses, also called progressive lenses, are glasses that provide clear vision at all distances, near, intermediate and far,…
Cataracts: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Is your vision becoming cloudy, as if you’re looking through a frosty window? Are colours appearing faded and dull? These gradual changes are often the first signs of cataracts, a common and highly…
Photokeratitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Have you ever returned from a long day at the beach or on the ski slopes, only to find your eyes feeling sore, watery, and intensely painful hours later? This uncomfortable experience might be photokeratitis,…
The Long-Term Effects of Digital Eye Strain
Many of us are familiar with the immediate discomfort of digital eye strain – the headaches, tired eyes, and blurry vision after a long day of looking at screens. The 20-20-20 rule can be very helpful…
Astigmatism: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Experiencing blurry vision, persistent eye strain, or frustrating headaches? These common issues can often be traced back to a highly treatable condition called astigmatism. It’s one of the most frequent…
How to Care for Your Glasses and Sunglasses
Your eyewear is more than just a tool for better vision; it’s an investment in your style and daily comfort. Whether you wear sophisticated prescription glasses or statement-making designer sunglasses,…
Adjusting to Your New Glasses: A Comprehensive Guide
Getting a new pair of glasses is always exciting. Beyond improving your vision, they’re a fashion accessory that highlights your personality and style. That said, it’s normal for the adjustment period to feel…
How Sleep Affects Your Eye Health
We all know how important sleep is for our overall health, but did you know it plays a crucial role in maintaining eye health? While you sleep, your eyes rest, repair, and replenish essential nutrients. Poor…
Understanding Vision Changes at Every Life Stage
Vision changes are a natural part of life. From the rapid development of eyesight in infancy to the age-related challenges many experience later in life, understanding how your vision evolves is essential for…
Comprehensive Guide to Eye Exams in Australia
Eye exams are essential for maintaining eye health and overall well-being. Regular testing allows for early detection of vision issues and underlying general health conditions, ensuring that any problems are…
Understanding Myopia: Key Tips and Strategies for Clearer Vision
Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is one of the most common vision conditions worldwide. It affects millions of people and makes it difficult to see clearly at a distance. At The Eye Scene, located in…
Choosing Glasses to Suit Your Hairstyle
When it comes to eyewear, the perfect pair of glasses does more than sharpen your vision; it elevates your style. But achieving that chic, cohesive look isn’t just about picking frames that flatter your face…
Optos Widefield Imaging – A Case Study
As optometrists, we are so privileged to be supported by the latest eyecare technology, including the Optos Ultra-Widefield camera. This tool allows us to take a single retinal photo that can image up to 200…
Flashes and Floaters: Causes, Symptoms, and When to See an Optometrist
Quick Answer: What are flashes and floaters, and when should you see an optometrist? Flashes and floaters are visual disturbances caused by changes in the vitreous gel inside the eye. Floaters appear as small…
Does COVID-19 Cause Myopia?
WHAT IS MYOPIA? Myopia, otherwise known as shortsightedness, describes a condition where distance vision is blurred as a result of an elongated eyeball (more common) or a steeply curved cornea. The problem…
How to Get Relief from Dry Eyes
Do your eyes get sore, itchy or tired at the end of a long day? Do you experience blurred vision, especially after too much time in front of a screen? Are your eyes dry and watery, making it hard to…
February 2020 Newsletter
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Take Care of Your Eyes in Summer
Summer – our favourite time of the year! While you enjoy the outdoors this holiday season, we’re here to remind you to protect your eyes from the sun’s harsh UV rays. Did you know that Australia has some of…
December 2020 Newsletter
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How Lack of Sleep Affects Your Eyes
Binge-watching Netflix? Working crazy hours at night? Restless night’s sleep? Out socialising until late? We all know how important it is to get some shut-eye to feel refreshed the next day (most adults need…
Is Eye Makeup Bad for Your Eyes?
Whether it’s for a night out with friends or for your job, most women love wearing a bit of makeup to enhance their features. But can wearing makeup be harmful for your eyes? After all, the eyes are the most…
November 2020 Newsletter
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June 2020 Newsletter
As the world around us gradually reopens, we want to reach out to you to let you know we’re here for you – whether it’s for your optical needs or even if it’s just to say hello! We hope…
COVID-19 and Contact Lenses
Want to hear some good news? There is currently no evidence to suggest that contact lens wear can increase the risk of being infected with SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes the disease known as…
Screen Time for Kids
As the COVID-19 crisis takes us into unchartered territory in terms of our health and wellbeing, it’s highly likely that we will be in lockdown mode at home. We’ll be working from home and our children will…
Why do you need to do an eye test?
A question our optometrists at The Eye Scene get asked on a regular basis is: “Why do I need to do an eye examination if I can see clearly?” Good question! It seems unnecessary, doesn’t it? If you can see…
How to Protect Your Eyes from Bushfire Smoke
As unprecedented bushfires still ravage Australia, we’ve had to contend with smoke haze on a regular basis – even in cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. On some days, the air quality has been 11…
What is 20/20 Vision? Meaning, Myths, & Eye Health Tips
You’ve almost certainly heard the phrase “20/20 vision” used to describe perfect eyesight. It’s a common goal for many people to visit their optometrist. But what does it actually mean to…
Protect Your Eyes This Summer
Summer’s here and we’re outdoors more – spending time at the beach, going on coasting hikes, camping, going on long holidays, and spending the school holidays out and about. As much as we love the sunny…
Digital Devices and Eye Strain
We’re addicted to our digital devices – phones, laptops, tablets and smart TVs. We wake up every morning to the buzzing of a phone alarm and then proceed to check our daily schedule/ appointments/…
The Theo Trunk Show
The stage is set, the bubbly is chilling, the excitement is building… On Thursday, 24th October, we play host to the Theo Trunk Show! We can’t wait to see what this innovative, exciting Belgian…
Eye Health for Over 60s
As we inch into our sixties, we need to be aware of our eyesight and take care of our vision. Many eye diseases have no early symptoms, making it imperative to know what to expect and get help to safeguard…
What is Hyperopia?
Hyperopia is also known as long-sightedness or farsightedness. It is a common vision problem caused due to a type of refractive error that makes it difficult to focus or see objects up close. You can,…
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic Retinopathy, also known as diabetic eye disease , is a medical condition in which damage occurs to the retina due to diabetes mellitus. Diabetes causes damage to the tiny blood vessels that nourish…
Dry Eyes
To use the oft-repeated Game of Thrones catchphrase, ‘Winter is Coming’! At The Eye Scene , this can only mean one thing for our optometrists: a jump in the number of clients complaining about dry eyes. If…
Macular Degeneration Awareness
May is Macular Degeneration Awareness Month and The Eye Scene is getting behind this important awareness campaign. Did you know that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness…
Chrome Hearts: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Brand We Love
Turn back the clock to 1988 in Los Angeles… When friends and motorbike enthusiasts Richard Stark and John Bowman couldn’t find leather riding gear they liked, they set out to make their own. Leonard Kamhout,…
What to Expect from Our Optometrists
Have you booked an eye test but are not quite sure what to expect from The Eye Scene team? The role of an Optometrist and what happens during an eye test has evolved over the years. Eye examinations involve…
Have You Seen Our New Store Window?
Eye scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Our new windows are in. Don’t you just love the oversized ice pops and the bright colours? They offset the gorgeous colour ways of the frames in the…
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world, affecting over 300,000 Australians. In fact, 1 in 8 Australians aged over 80 years will develop glaucoma. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is an…
Myopia
Do you struggle to read road signs while driving? Do you often fail to recognise people in the distance since they appear blurry? Do you have to squint or screw up your eyes to see things in the distance and…
Welcome Kirk & Kirk
We’re over the moon! The Eye Scene has just received a whole stack of Kirk & Kirk’s brand new optical collection. Trust us when we say no one does colour the way Kirk & Kirk do. Founders Jason and…
Behavioural Optometry
Do you have concerns about your children’s eyesight? Are they getting frustrated when they cannot copy things correctly off the board in class? Do they often get lost on the page while reading to you? Are you…
7 Tips to Protect Your Eyes This Summer
Ah, summer! Australians love spending time outdoors – at the beach, in the backyard or travelling during the school holidays. But be aware – our harsh Australian sun means that harmful ultraviolet rays can…
Protect Your Eyes from Digital Eye Strain Using These Tips
The world is going through a pandemic and we are in an unfamiliar situation. Whether it’s about work, social networking, or just doing the things we do, things are no longer normal. And for many of us, the…