Your eyes deserve the same attention you give to the rest of your health. Maintaining healthy vision isn’t about complex routines or expensive supplements – it’s about understanding what your eyes need and taking straightforward, evidence-based steps to protect them.
Whether you’re concerned about screen time, wondering if those floaters are normal, or want to reduce your risk of age-related conditions, these resources provide practical guidance. After three decades in optometry, I’ve seen how informed patients make better decisions about their eye health. Browse our eye health topics by clicking the filters below.
Supplements
Are supplements and vitamins beneficial for your eyes?Supplements and vitamins
Modern diets often lack essential eye nutrients; supplements containing Omega-3, lutein, zeaxanthin can effectively combat dry eyes and macular degeneration.
Sunglasses
Will sunglasses really protect my eyes from damage and disease?UV eye protection
Wear sunglasses daily for UV protection preventing cataracts, macular degeneration, pterygium. Our designer frames accept prescriptions; transition lenses also available.
Blinking exercises
Can blinking excercises reduce the impact of dry eyes?Better eye health with blinking excercises
Blinking exercises can effectively treat the symptoms of dry eye by encouraging better meibomian gland function.
Reading
Does reading in dimly lit environments damage your eyes?Read in good lighting
Poor lighting strains eye muscles causing blur and discomfort. We advise on optimal lighting types and positioning to reduce eyestrain.
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- Caroline Abram
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- Lindberg glasses
- Linderg sunglasses
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- Myopia control
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- Ocular migraine
- Ocular rosacea
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- Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
- Periorbital (or preseptal) cellulitis
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- Porsche Design Glasses
- Porsche Design Sunglasses
- Porsche Lifestyle
- Presbyopia
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- Recurrent corneal erosion
- Red eyes
- Retinal detachment
- Retinal vein occlusion
- Retinitis pigmentosa
- Retinoblastoma
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- Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) contact lenses
- Scleral contact lenses
- Sjogren’s Syndrome
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- Subconjunctival haemorrhage
- Supplements
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- UV protection
- Uveitis (Iritis)
- Viral conjunctivitis
- Vitreous detachment
- Xanthelasma
7 April 2026
Larger than conventional lenses and requiring specialist fitting, scleral contact lenses offer a life-changing solution for Australians with keratoconus, severe dry eye, and other complex corneal conditions that standard options can't address.
25 January 2026
Expert answers to common contact lens questions from The Eye Practice. Learn proper care, storage, wearing schedules, and handling techniques for safe, comfortable lens wear in Australian conditions.
16 November 2025
When consumer testing revealed widespread failures in sunscreen SPF claims, it raised an important question: are you certain your sunglasses deliver the UV protection they promise? Your eyes deserve nothing less than verified, comprehensive defence.
17 December 2025
Confused by eye drops? Learn which drops suit your needs, from antibiotics to glaucoma medications. Expert advice on choosing preservative-free options and proper application techniques for Australian patients.
13 May 2016
Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), is the leading cause of
29 January 2017
Digital eye strain is the discomfort that is felt after prolonged
12 April 2017
You know the symptoms; tired, gritty, dry, itchy eyes, tension
7 October 2016
October 13th is World Sight Day, an annual day of
8 December 2016
Who said eye make up was easy? Certainly not me. I
23 May 2012
Keratoconus is the degeneration of the structure of the cornea
27 October 2020
Research suggests improved nutrition could slow the loss of visual sensitivity with age.
17 August 2025
After three decades fitting contact lenses, I've discovered the key difference between success and struggle isn't your eyes – it's finding the right approach. Most contact lens problems are completely solvable with proper expertise and technique.
20 January 2017
Gen Y are so cavalier about their health. I should
27 October 2020
Accidents can happen so be prepared with protective eye wear.
2 April 2013
Determining conjunctivitis is far easier than pronouncing it. It is
13 January 2012
Conjunctivitis in children is often of the contagious variety. Children
3 July 2012
Wearing contact lenses is convenient. It makes you more mobile
17 June 2012
I’m sure most of you will find the title ironic.
27 October 2020
Eyes are precious. Clean lenses and replace cases regularly.
5 November 2011
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the structure of the eye
19 January 2012
Conjunctivitis as you are aware comes in many forms –
26 July 2019
When it comes to eye problems, women have a tougher
9 August 2019
In a world where there’s a pill for everything, ocular
19 August 2016
Infective conjunctivitis can be treated in a number of ways
16 November 2011
Conjunctivitis is quite common and luckily at least 50% of
21 May 2016
Conjunctivitis, also known as Pink Eye (or just simple Red
10 March 2017
Glaucoma is the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness, with an
26 October 2020
Computer Vision Syndrome is the combination of eye and body muscle strain.
6 September 2017
If your mother told you never to look directly at
10 May 2019
In the age of the daily disposable contact lens, lens
31 May 2016
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as Red Eye or Pink Eye, is possibly
13 May 2017
Ever since the results of the Age-Related Eye Diseases Study
28 April 2017
In the wake of the AREDS studies, which looked at
19 October 2018
We all know that the sun is harmful for our
21 March 2017
Formaldehyde is a recognised carcinogen and health threat and known
20 April 2018
Dry eyes are on the increase, with one in four
11 July 2012
Keratoconus is an eye condition that occurs when the tissues
12 July 2019
Shingles is the disease caused when the chicken pox virus
27 October 2022
Learn how to insert, remove and clean scleral contact lenses.
10 July 2012
Computer Vision Syndrome consists of a group of eye conditions
18 March 2018
If you have an eye stye, you’re probably wondering what’s
14 November 2014
It’s coming up to the silly season and it’s nearly
17 October 2016
Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is one of the most common
16 October 2015
‘What’s the best treatment for my red eyes?’ is a
19 June 2017
Everyone knows the causes of red eyes include allergies and
21 February 2015
Dry eye drops are one of the most frequently used
11 June 2016
Eye drops for dry eyes crowd the shelves of pharmacies
26 October 2020
Chlorsig eye drops or eye ointment are the most popular forms of chloramphenicol.
27 October 2017
It’s a common scenario: you develop a red eye; you
6 November 2019
There’s nothing quite like waking up with a stye to
13 December 2017
Conjunctivitis, also called red eye or pink eye, is not
13 April 2018
Are you are using your contact lens solution as an eye
25 August 2017
A stye in your eye is unsightly, uncomfortable and the
28 March 2017
Blepharitis is unpleasant. This inflammation (swelling, redness and discomfort) of