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The following was written by Bill Evans and published in the Coolum and North Shore News, Ask the Professionals page on Friday, 28th January 2011. Q: What is colour vision deficiency? Colour vision deficiency, also known as colour blindness, is the inability of a person to distinguish between colours that other people can see as different. People … - Continue reading What is colour vision deficiency? The following was written by Bill Evans and published in the Coolum and North Shore News, Ask the Professionals page on Friday, 26th November 2010. Q: How can diabetes affect my vision? A: Seven in ten people with diabetes will develop signs of the disease in their eyes or experience changes to their vision. In mild diabetes, people … - Continue reading How can diabetes affect my vision? Bionic eyes, otherwise called visual prostheses, have had a lot of news coverage of late. Similar to the cochlear implants that have restored people’s hearing since the 1980s, visual prostheses hold hope for those who have had a functional vision loss in that they may let people see again. For someone who has completely lost … - Continue reading News on the bionic eye The following was written by Bill Evans and published in the Coolum and North Shore News, Ask the Professionals page on Friday, 29th October 2010. Q: How do I put eye drops in my eyes? A: Have you tried to put in eye drops and found that they run down your cheek instead of remaining in your … - Continue reading How do I put eye drops in my eyes?
- Continue reading Systane Ultra lubricating eye drops The following was written by Bill Evans and published in the Coolum and North Shore News, Ask the Professionals page on Friday, 24th September 2010. Q: Why is it important to have my child’s vision tested? A: Children will often assume that how they see is normal, when in fact they may have trouble with their vision. … - Continue reading Why is it important to have my child’s vision tested? The following was written by Bill Evans and published in the Coolum and North Shore News, Ask the Professionals page on Friday, 24th September 2010. Q: What can I do to help my child have good vision? A: Firstly, having their eyes examined by an optometrist is a great start. Optometrists Association Australia recommends children have a … - Continue reading What can I do to help my child have good vision? The following was written by Bill Evans and published in the Coolum and North Shore News, Ask the Professionals page on Friday, 27th August 2010. Q: My eyes itch. Could it be from allergy? A: Itchy eyes are a common symptom of ocular allergies, a condition that affects up to 1 in 5 people. Aside from itchy … - Continue reading My eyes itch. Could it be from allergy? The following was written by Bill Evans and published in the Coolum and North Shore News, Ask the Professionals page on Friday, 30th July 2010. Q: What is glaucoma? A: Glaucoma is a disease that affects the optic nerve, which is located at the back of the eye and responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye … - Continue reading What is glaucoma? |
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Contacts Comment: Contact lens dos and don'ts
In order to minimize risks and to ensure continued contact lens comfort, we have compiled a list of points to keep in mind whilst wearing your contact lenses.
* Wash your hands thoroughly before handling your contact lenses and touching your eyes.
* Store your contact lenses in the appropriate solution. (Seek advice from us if you …
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