Yes, Shortsighted People Can Play Sport
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Yes, Shortsighted People Can Play Sport

With 32 percent of the world’s population living with myopia, it’s not surprising that there are short-sighted people in all walks of life. But it may surprise some folks to know just how many of them are top athletes. After all, the image of a glasses-wearing sportsperson is something that isn’t exactly mainstream. However, there’s…

Myopia Control: What it is and Why it’s More Important Than Ever
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Myopia Control: What it is and Why it’s More Important Than Ever

Despite advances in myopia control, most people still think that short-sightedness is just something that happens. “Most people think that you’re either short-sighted or you’re not,” says Gary Rodney, an internationally-recognised Fellow of the Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control based in Sydney. “They also see the progression of myopia as being inevitable, but that’s…

Dry Eyes: Sydney Optometrist Offers Advanced Treatments
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Dry Eyes: Sydney Optometrist Offers Advanced Treatments

Blepharitis is characterised by inflamed eyelids, often with flaky skin around them, and red, itchy, dry eyes. Having dry eyes doesn’t necessarily mean someone has blepharitis, an uncomfortable inflammation of the eyelids, but the two often go together. Here’s what happens.  Bacteria live on human skin, and they live on eyelids too. It’s perfectly natural….

Why Eye Screening for Diabetics is so Important
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Why Eye Screening for Diabetics is so Important

It’s certainly possible to lead a full life despite living with diabetes, but being extra vigilant about a range of possible complications that are associated with it will be important. Regular eye exams should be part of a health-conscious lifestyle, particularly for those living with diabetes, says Australian behavioural optometrist and fellow of the International…

How “Training for Eyes” Improves Sporting Performance
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How “Training for Eyes” Improves Sporting Performance

Sportspeople are always very focused on their training, and many professional and amateur athletes have come to appreciate the fact that training their eyes can improve their overall performance. The benefits of enhancing visual performance in sports are widely recognised. There’s even an International Sports Vision Association (ISVA). Australian behavioural optometrist and Fellow of the…

Eyes After 40: What Everyone Needs to Know
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Eyes After 40: What Everyone Needs to Know

It’s a birthday that many celebrate with some trepidation. It’s the big four-zero and it’s the start of a decade that has more than its share of ups and downs. On the upside, one is still relatively young, and have the confidence that comes with experience. On the downside, a whole lot of medical professionals…

Your Job and Your Vision: Protecting Your Eyes at Work
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Your Job and Your Vision: Protecting Your Eyes at Work

After an accident, it’s all too easy to say that workplace hazards should have been handled better. But preventing accidents at work – spotting hazards and countering them before anyone gets hurt – will always be first prize. So says Gary Rodney, a behavioural optometrist who assists businesses with vision-related questions pertaining to the workplace. …

Why Maintaining Good Eye Health is Vital
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Why Maintaining Good Eye Health is Vital

Studies have shown that for most of those with poor eye health, eye impairments, and vision loss, the consequences are likely to go way beyond seeing objects as doubled, distorted or a blur, and into the arena of quality of life, which involves functioning and convenience and emotional well-being. And, according to Australian behavioural optometrist…

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