Jan 5, 2026 | Eye Care
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 using advanced 2026 diagnostic technology. Here we explain what... 
Nov 24, 2025 | Glasses
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, without the visible lines found in bifocals. They work by... 
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... 
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,... 
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... 
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,... 
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... 
Jul 20, 2019 | Eye Care
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, however, see objects in the distance. eople experience hyperopia... 
Jun 24, 2019 | Eye Care
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 the retina (the seeing part of the eye), at the back of the... 
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... 