The Eyecare Spot has added a new frame range, Project Green Eyewear. Learn more about their frames & how they contribute to ensuring environmental sustainability.

The Eyecare Spot recently added a new collection to their extensive eyewear range. Carrera eyewear embodies a retro design with an individualistic style.

A great quality frame must be paired with high quality spectacle lenses that give you optimum vision and comfort. This is why we select Rodenstock as our lens supplier.

Cataracts are an eye condition that we see regularly here at The Eyecare Spot. Learn more about the condition & what to look out for.

Discussing the many do’s and don'ts when wearing contact lenses to ensure safe and comfortable contact lens wear.

At The Eyecare Spot we are excited to announce the addition of the Barton Perreira collection, designed in the USA and expertly hand-made in Japan.

Discussing the relationship between diet and eye health, including what foods and nutrients you should be eating.

As a hayfever sufferer myself, it’s extremely important to know what to look out for and act accordingly.

Being in our 40’s we all start to notice some changes to our body, we are not as fast as we were in our 20’s, we notice grey hair, may have experienced hair loss already and may have gained weight. Our eyes also change and the most predictable change can be the small print becomes hard to read, especially when fatigued and if the lighting is poor.

This eye condition is named presbyopia and it is a natural change in the lens of the eye. This occurs as a hardening of the lens and a reduction in the elasticity of its capsule which is the outer layer of the lens.1

We are also spending more time looking at devices such as your phone, tablet, laptop and desktop and sustained concentration can lead to eyestrain and headaches, particularly frontal headaches.

There are a number of options for vision correction

As the weather warms up and we are enjoying more time outdoors it is once again a reminder to wear a hat, top, sunscreen and sunglasses to protect your skin and eyes from the harmful UV rays. You may remember I wrote a blog one year ago about the importance of wearing sunglasses for reasons such as protection from early cataracts, melanomas and pterygiums.

Since opening the practice in December last year I have had Maui Jim sunglasses on the shelves for very good reasons. They are very well-made frames going through several processes of production with stringent quality control and PolarizedPlus2 lenses to provide not only 100% UVA and UVB protection as well as exceptional clarity and vividness of colours to provide the wearer with the best of vision.

I have been examining children’s eyes for 20 years and at times parents and often the child are unaware that they are having difficulty with their vision. As a child you may think your vision is like everyone else and assume what you see is normal. Placing spectacles on they are often amazed at what they now can see, such as leaves on trees from a distance or clear words on a page or screen.

Having your child’s eyes examined before they go to school is vitally important for them to reach their full potential. Poor vision can affect their ability to learn and play sports.

WOOW is an eyewear collection that I wanted to showcase that is vibrant and playful. Frames are designed in France and hand crafted in Italy with bold designs to accent your personality.

This frame collection is chic with a “trendy London” feel and will speak to all with a sense of humour. The little message inserted in the end of the frame is designed to make the wearer smile first thing in the morning.

As we leave our winter hibernation and spring is around the corner we find ourselves more outdoors especially on Sydney’s gorgeous northern beaches. Whether you like to walk, run, swim, surf, paddle or simply enjoy the outdoors, spectacles can become cumbersome particularly when very active. Contact lenses can be worn whether at work, play and all day, everyday. Contact lenses have come along way since I graduated from Optometry school 20 years ago. There are so many options for soft disposable contact lenses that can fit almost everyone and provide excellent vision correction.

I attended a webinar last night via Zoom as we are all now accustomed to doing so since COVID made our shores. It was hosted by a local Ophthalmologist whom I’ve known for many years and he presented an interesting case of a young woman with diabetic retinopathy who was also pregnant. This case highlighted the need to monitor the retina of both eyes very closely and frequently as changes can occur rapidly and without appropriate and timely treatment vision can deteriorate dramatically.

Prodesign is a Danish eyewear company that celebrates creative seriousness. The frame range represent genuine Danish design in terms of high quality and pure style. Featuring frames in titanium, metal and acetate, Prodesign’s collections are accented with striking designs, innovative materials and vibrant colours. To view the range we look forward to seeing you in store at The Eyecare Spot.

As we get older, the eyes much like the rest of the body have an increased risk of degeneration that can threaten vision. Eye conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma are more prevalent.

BOLD is a frame collection that invites you to overcome fears and take risks. BOLD is colour and rebellion. BOLD is a collection of oversized and irresistible models made with Mazzucchelli acetate, a natural high quality frame material made from cotton and wood for long life.

Top Gun was an iconic film of the 80’s and launched the careers of Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer. The Aviator sunglasses were a feature in this film and with the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick in cinemas our attention is once again on this iconic style.

In the last week I have seen two patients who have presented with either seeing flashes of light in their vision or floaters that have not come from an external source. When a patient presents with either symptom there is always a concern as to whether there is a retinal tear or hole or detachment that has occurred or is progressing.

Over the last 20 years that I have been practicing Optometry I have certainly seen changes in my field and specifically the use of technology to improve diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions. We all have digital devices and are increasingly more technology savvy and look for the newest and greatest.