This month I once again made the journey from Newcastle to the NT to do eye testing in remote Aboriginal communities. This is the third year I’ve done one of these amazing trips, and every time I go there’s so much to learn, but at the same time I realise there’s so much more work to be…
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Are You Ready for Your Next Holiday?
You’re ready to see the world, but without the appropriate eyewear whilst travelling, you might not be seeing much of anything. For most people, eyewear is more than an accessory, it’s a necessity. When planning a holiday, many people consider appropriate clothing and shoes well in advance, and don’t think about their eyewear until it’s too late! Whether you’re planning…
Tips For Before You Travel
Have Your Spectacles Serviced There is nothing worse than your spectacles breaking on holidays, which is why a spectacle service should be high on your to-do list before embarking on a holiday. A spectacle service involves an appointment with one of our qualified optical dispensers who will perform any necessary adjustments and repairs to your…
Tips for Travelling with Spectacles
When you are on holidays, clear vision is important as it allows you to see and do all the things you have travelled to see and do! Follow these handy tips to ensure you have clear vision on your next holiday! Take A Spare Pair (Just In Case) A spare pair can be a true…
Tips For Travelling With Contact Lenses
When you are on holidays, clear vision is important as it allows you to see and do all the things you have travelled to see and do! Follow these handy tips to ensure you can see clearly on your next holiday! Don’t Exclusively Rely on Your Contact Lenses – Take Your Spectacles! Whilst contact lenses offer…
Holiday Appropriate Eyewear
Prescription Sunglasses Prescription sunglasses are an essential eyewear solution for almost all types of travel. Whilst prescription sunglasses will be the perfect companion for a warm weather holiday, the benefits of prescription sunglasses in cooler climates are sometimes overlooked. Whether you plan on lounging by the pool with a book or magazine on your resort…
Three Myths about Multifocal Glasses – and the Truth
Three Myths about Multifocal Glasses – and the Truth Have you ever heard someone complain about multifocal glasses? They seem to have an undeserved bad reputation – but the fact is that multifocals, or progressive lenses, are the most versatile lenses available. Keep reading to find out the myths & the truth about multifocals. Myth…
Are your optical benefits expiring on June 30?
If your optical benefits are expiring on June 30, 2016, now is the time to ensure you make the most of them! Claim a new look with your unused benefits by selecting from new season optical frames, prescription sunglasses or contact lenses. Or, why not choose a convenient second pair of spectacles to suit your…
Why do I have problems driving at night?
Do you dislike or avoid driving at night because the other cars’ headlights seem so bright & annoying? Do you sometimes have trouble seeing the edge of the road or lane lines? One of the main causes of these problems is the increasing haziness of the natural lens inside our own eye. When we are…
Back to School, and why Seeing the Board Clearly isn’t always important
A lot of Newcastle parents seem to be relieved right now – because their kids are back to school and we adults can resume our “normal lives”! New teachers, new classmates, and maybe new schools can all be challenges, for some kids more than others. But for some families, just doing routine nightly homework can…
