Blog: eyecare

Have Optical extras?
Then Use them or Lose them by December 31! 

Do you have extras cover as part of your private health insurance? Most health funds – including Bupa, Medibank and NIB – reset optical extras on January 1st. Any unused extras are lost after this date. 

This year, ensure you get maximum return for your health fund investment with the ...

We pride ourselves on offering the latest lens technologies to our Gold Coast and Tweed Heads patients, including the Rodenstock DNEye technology. This innovative eye scanner measures the anatomy of your eye and transfers more than 7000 data points captured to create a lens individually customised for ...

Your eyes do a lot for you-whether you're soaking in a sunset, binge-watching your favourite show, or reading this blog. So why not return the favour with a diet that supports healthy vision?

What you eat matters more than you think. We are all aware of the importance good nutrition ...

Why Outdoor Play is a Game-Changer for Kids' Eye Health 

In our ever-connected digital age, it’s becoming more common to see children spending hours indoors, whether it’s in front of screens or engaged in structured indoor activities such as schooling. But here’s a fact you may be surprised by, encouraging your kids to spend more time outside isn’t simply great for ...

We all know the importance of protecting our eyes from the harsh Aussie sun- and as optometrists serving the Gold Coast and Tweed areas, we often get asked about the benefits of polarised sunglasses. In short, polarised sunglasses offer a range of benefits that go beyond just protecting your eyes from the sun's harmful UV rays. Let's explore below, the ...

As winter rolls in and temperatures start to dip—even here on the sunny Gold Coast—you might notice your eyes feeling a little drier, scratchier, or just not as comfy in your contact lenses. You’re not imagining things! Cold weather, gusty winds, and drying indoor heaters can all play a role in making contact lens wear during winter a bit of ...

Dry eyes are more than just an inconvenience - they can be painful, frustrating, and affect your ability to see clearly. At Envision Optical, we understand how impactful dry eye symptoms can be if you're a sufferer, which is why we offer the most up-to-date treatments, including IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy, to help restore your comfort and visual clarity. 

Astigmatism is a common eye condition that we treat regularly in our Envision practices at Burleigh and Tweed. It affects millions of people globally, leading to blurred or distorted vision. It arises due to an imperfection in the curvature of the cornea or lens of the eye. Ideally, the cornea and lens should have a perfectly round shape, much like ...

One of the most important things we can do for our child’s overall wellbeing is to ensure that their eyes are healthy and functional. Vision problems can interfere with your child’s performance at school and even affect their safety. The Australian College of Optometry (ACO) states that good vision is also integral to a child’s social and physical development.

Our eyes are a vital part of our overall health and wellness. For the majority of our patients, we find their eyesight helps them sense the world. However, without maintaining healthy habits along with routine eye checks, our eyes and vision can become damaged.

Prevention and early diagnosis remain your best weapons for the treatment and management of eye conditions and ...

When the summer holidays near an end and the new school year approaches, it's time to ensure that your child's eyes are ready for the academic start to the year. Good vision is crucial for effective learning, and neglecting proper eye care can have a significant impact on a child's performance in school. Here's a comprehensive guide on what to ...

 Ready to embark on your next adventure? As you plan your next getaway—whether you're skipping the Australian summer for some cooler climate or enjoying a cozy staycation—don't forget to take care of one of your most important travel companions: your eyes. While you focus on packing clothes, toiletries, and gadgets, it's easy to overlook the importance of eye care when ...

Here at Envision Optical, we pride ourselves on being able to provide our Gold Coast patients with the latest in diagnostic technology. OCT scanning is an important assessment tool within our clinics - offering a non-invasive, cutting-edge method to obtain high-resolution images used to analyse the layers of your retina, optic nerve, and anterior segment of the eye.  This ...

There are some questions our Envision patients ask more frequently than others, and we receive many queries wondering what's the best contact lens these days. Daily disposables are contact lenses that are only worn once, with a fresh pair of lenses used each time. As many patients will wear their contact lenses all day, this means a fresh pair of ...

Ah, springtime on the coast! The season of blooming flowers, warmer weather, and unfortunately for many patients, eye allergies. As beautiful as spring can be, it also brings a surge of pollen and other airborne irritants that can leave our eyes feeling itchy, red, and watery. At Envision Optical, our optometrists are kept busy helping people manage their eye allergies. ...

In wintertime, as temperatures drop outside, dry air, and various environmental factors can impact our eye health. Your eyes may feel a little uncomfortable, becoming more susceptible to vision loss, irritability, dry eye, or inflammation. This is because cold temperatures and harsh winds constrict the blood vessels in your eyes and corneas, which in turn can affect your vision and ...

Macular Degeneration, which affects central vision, is unfortunately a somewhat common eye disorder that we come across in both our clinics on the Gold Coast and Tweed Heads. Central vision loss means it affects what you see in front of you but not your peripheral vision. As you age, the macula—part of the retina—begins to deteriorate, making it difficult to ...

If you are one of the 80 million people worldwide diagnosed with glaucoma, (and approximately another 50% of individuals with glaucoma still unaware they have the disease), it’s important to know what steps to take to help slow or prevent its progression, especially if it is detected early. 

While glaucoma can sometimes lead to irreversible blindness, lifestyle changes and medication can ...

From the moment a baby opens their eyes to the world, their visual abilities undergo a series of rapid and remarkable transformations. As optometrists, and parents, we want to highlight the importance of understanding the developmental vision milestones of your child, as they may provide valuable insight into your child's overall growth and health. Outlined below are the visual developments ...

At Envision Optical we are passionate about taking a preventative approach to eyecare. Have you considered that your vision serves as a window to not just the world around you, but also to your overall health? Decoding the subtle signals from your eyes can potentially give us insights into health conditions you might not suspect are brewing beneath the surface. ...

Summertime on the Gold Coast and Tweed means we spend our days looking for opportunities to cool off! Whether you prefer spending summer lounging by the pool, floating on a boat, or heading to your nearest beach, there are many opportunities to jump into some refreshing water. 

Regardless of where you decide to spend your days swimming this season, ensure you consider ...

Maintaining healthy vision is a crucial aspect of your overall well-being, and one of the most effective ways to do so is by scheduling regular eye exams at one of our local practices. These comprehensive assessments play a pivotal role in detecting and addressing potential vision problems, ensuring that your eyes remain in optimal condition. 

Eye exams are not just about ...

As local optometrists on the Gold Coast and Tweed Heads, we find our patients are looking for a range of options for correcting vision problems to suit their lifestyles and needs. We are noticing an increasing interest in recent years in multifocal contact lenses as technology improvements have made these a great option. These lenses offer a range of benefits ...

When we think of the benefits of exercise, we often focus on the physical and mental aspects – stronger muscles, improved cardiovascular health, and enhanced mood. However, there's an often-overlooked aspect of well-being that can also be positively influenced by regular physical activity: your vision. The intricate relationship between exercise and eye health is a key area of study that ...

As local Gold Coast optometrists, we see firsthand the importance of protecting your eyes from harmful UV radiation. That's why we strongly recommend wearing sunglasses when you're outside, and one brand that stands out as a great option for UV eye protection is Maui Jim. 

Maui Jim sunglasses are known for their exceptional quality and advanced technology that not only protects ...

At Envision Optical, our Gold Coast and Tweed Heads clinics have been providing Ortho-K for many years, to patients who are looking for a safe and effective alternative to traditional vision correction methods. Orthokeratology, also known as Ortho-K, is a non-surgical and reversible treatment that uses specially designed contact lenses to reshape the cornea while you sleep. This treatment aims ...

At both our Burleigh Waters and Tweed Heads eye clinic locations, our optometrists can offer treatment solutions to our patients who may be suffering from the effects of keratoconus and recommend specialised contact lenses to provide therapy. Keratoconus is a condition that affects the shape of the cornea, causing it to become more conical and thinner over time. This can ...

Our eyes do astonishing things - they provide us with the gift of sight, allow us to connect with others, and navigate our daily lives. Considering how much we rely on our vision, it’s important not to neglect looking after your eyes. 

At Envisions, our dedicated optometrists acknowledge that eyes aren’t “one size fits all”, so at our Gold Coast and ...

The Gold Coast and Tweed used to be referred to as “God’s waiting room” due to it being a haven for retirees. While the population mix has certainly changed, we still see plenty of more mature patients, and check carefully for a variety of age-related eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Macular Degeneration, also known as Age-related ...