by The Eye Scene | Apr 23, 2020 | Eye Care
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 COVID-19, says the Cornea and Contact Lens Society of... 
by The Eye Scene | Mar 23, 2020 | Eye Care
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 be studying online. As most of us with kids will attest, our... 
by The Eye Scene | Feb 12, 2020 | Eye Care
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 clearly, nothing should be wrong with your eyesight, right? Er,... 
by The Eye Scene | Jan 19, 2020 | Eye Care
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 times the ‘hazardous’ level and people have resorted to wearing... 
by The Eye Scene | Jan 15, 2020 | Eye Care
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 have 20/20 vision? Is it the ultimate measure of eye health,... 
by The Eye Scene | Dec 4, 2019 | Eye Care
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 weather, we’ve got to pay attention to the harmful effects of the...