As children grow, their vision changes – and often. From ages six to 18, a child’s vision can change quickly and drastically. Our Envision optometry team promote regular eye exams for our younger patients to help uncover any vision issues, detect eye diseases early and preserve a child’s vision long-term.
Any uncorrected vision problems may:
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Can you believe we've reached September already? Now that we’re heading closer to the end of another busy year, we thought it important to remind you all that any unused health fund benefits are due to expire on December 31st.
For the majority of Health fund providers, your optical benefits reset each year in January, and any unused benefits from the ...
This week we recognise Diabetes Awareness Week, which is the perfect time to share some useful information with you all about how diabetes can affect your eyes. We see a lot of patients at Envision who have Diabetes - a serious chronic health condition which occurs when there is too much glucose in the blood. Unfortunately, over time high glucose ...
If you’re over 60 and you’ve ever felt like you're looking through a fogged-up window, especially in bright light or at night - you might be experiencing the effects of cataracts. As one of the most common vision issues we come across at Envision in our over 60 patients, cataracts can have a significant impact on your quality of life. ...
Macular degeneration, particularly age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is one of the leading causes of vision loss in older Australians. At Envision Optical, we believe that being informed is the first step toward protecting your sight. So, here’s everything you should know about AMD - what it is, why it matters, and how you can take steps today to preserve your ...
World Glaucoma Week runs this month from March 9th-15th, so at Envision Optical this month we are concentrating on raising the awareness of this very common and eyesight threatening disease glaucoma. A leading cause of avoidable, irreversible blindness in Australia, glaucoma affects over 300 000 people, and it's estimated that around 50% of sufferers are yet to be diagnosed.
As an independent ...
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 ...
Myopia (short or near-sightedness) is a very common eye condition and is predicted to affect 55% of Aussies by 2050. Myopia occurs when either the eyeball is longer than it should be or the front part of the eye, the cornea, is too curved. This affects the eyes' ability to see clearly and causes blurry vision in ...
As optometrists, there is one concept we find ourselves constantly being asked to explain- the notion of "20/20 vision." Mostly mislead by media, many people believe it signifies perfect eyesight, but the reality is more multi-layered. In this blog post, we are here to shed light on the actual meaning of 20/20 vision and its significance in assessing your visual ...
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 ...
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