Blog  - Glaucoma

Your eyes are vital sensory organs that play a crucial role in how you perceive the world around us. However, just like any other part of your body, your eyes can be susceptible to various diseases and conditions that can affect your vision and overall eye health. At Envision Optical we find our Gold Coast patients are very ...

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 ...

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 ...

Here at Envision Optical, on the Gold Coast and Tweed Heads, our optometrists are dedicated to helping you protect your eye health with routine eye exams. We are always looking to diagnose any disease early and help to prevent or manage the progression of several common eye conditions. 

When looking ...

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 ...