What are Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) contact lenses?
Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) contact lenses, sometimes called hard lenses, are made from firm materials that retain their shape on the eye. Unlike soft lenses
Eye health and optical resources
We know people consult 'Dr Google', so we've pulled together some eye health & optical resources to guide you through frequently asked questions.
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Avulux lenses: Migraine and light sensitivity glasses
Avulux lenses đź”— are specially designed migraine and light sensitivity glasses developed by neuro-ophthalmology and optics researchers. They filter out harmful light wavelengths that often
What is Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)?
Orthokeratology (or Ortho-K, OK lenses) is the use of speciality contact lenses worn mainly overnight to temporarily reshape the front surface of your eye (the
Multifocal contact lenses
Once you hit your 40s, vision changes are common, even if you’ve never needed glasses before. For some, reading the fine print gets harder. For
What is pterygium (surfer’s eye)?
Pterygium is a benign, wing-shaped growth of fibrovascular tissue that develops on the conjunctiva—the clear tissue covering the white part of your eye. In many
What are styes and chalazions?
Styes and chalazions are two common eyelid conditions. A stye is an acute, painful infection of the oil glands near your eyelashes, typically resulting in a
What is binocular vision?
Binocular vision is the ability of both eyes to work together as a team to create a single, three-dimensional image of the world around you.
How many colours can the human eye see?
Your eyes contain three types of cone cells, each tuned to red, green, or blue light. Their combinations let you distinguish around 10 million different
What is amblyopia?
Amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye,” is a developmental visual condition in which one eye doesn’t achieve normal visual acuity, even with corrective lenses. It
Diabetes and vision care: Understanding diabetic eye tests
For Australians managing diabetes, keeping an eye on your vision is essential. Regular diabetic eye tests can help detect early signs of diabetic retinopathy đź”—
What are dry eyes?
Dry eyes occur when your eyes don’t produce enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly, leading to irritation and discomfort. This condition can make
What are cataracts?
Cataracts are a common eye condition that primarily affects older adults but can occur at any age (some babies can even be born with cataracts).
Specialty prescription glasses/lenses
Let’s face it — not all glasses are created equal. Sure, your everyday specs are great for reading, driving, and looking sharp in selfies. But
How many frames per second can the human eye see?
Ever wondered if your eyes are secretly high-speed cameras capturing life in ultra-slow motion? While you might not have a built-in 4K 240 FPS mode,
What is myopia (short or near-sightedness)?
Myopia is an eye condition in which distant objects appear blurry while nearby objects remain clear. This common refractive error occurs when the eye grows