Sep 17, 2025 | Eye Care
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 reasons people seek vision correction, yet many are unsure what... 
Aug 1, 2024 | Eye Care
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 degrees of the retina (compared to standard 45 degrees). It... 
Apr 3, 2024 | Eye Care
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 spots, threads or cobweb-like shapes that move across your... 
Apr 29, 2021 | Eye Care
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 with myopia is that it increases the risk of ocular health... 
Feb 22, 2021 | Eye Care
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 concentrate? Asthenopia, or what we call eye strain, is a very common... 
Jan 21, 2021 | Eye Care
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 the highest levels of UV (ultraviolet) radiation in the... 
Dec 20, 2020 | Eye Care
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 an average of 7-9 hours of sleep each night) and how bad... 
Nov 25, 2020 | Eye Care
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 sensitive part of our face. Let’s find out… Our... 
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... 
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... 
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... 
Oct 1, 2019 | Eye Care
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 our eyesight. Regular eye tests by a qualified optometrist and... 
May 21, 2019 | Eye Care
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 you feel a burning, itchy sensation or feel that something... 
May 21, 2019 | Eye Care
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 and severe vision loss in Australians for people who are over... 
Mar 22, 2019 | Eye Care
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 not only the prescription of glasses, contact lenses and... 
Feb 26, 2019 | Eye Care
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 often suffer from headaches? You might not realise it, but... 
Nov 15, 2018 | Eye Care
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 slowly damage our eyes over time and put us at risk for... 