We are very excited to introduce to you, Maui Jim Optical. Continuing with their passion of providing the best lens technology, Maui Jim have created an optical collection that is structually engineered to balance aesthetics with fit and integrity. Hawaiian heritage is a clear inspiration throughout the collection, including delicate patterns of Kapa designs in the temples of the acetate frames.  Just like the sunglasses, eye health is at the forefront of their lenses and you can feel assured that their proprietary lens technology has you protected. With over 80 styles available, the collection is a sure fit for everyone....

New Transitions Generation 8!  Why Wear Transitions? While most people are in isolation and working from home, Sydney is pouring with sunshine, and we are getting more sun than normal. Regular spectacles don’t provide glare and UV protection making us susceptible to annoying light and even UV eye damage. The new Transition generation 8 lens automatically converts into a sunglass lens when exposed to UV rays , providing eye heath protection, and controlling  strong glare causing squinting. So how are Transitions 8 lenses different from traditional photochromatic lenses? Return to clear 3 minutes faster Darken 30% faster Completely clear indoors...

Our practice is closely monitoring the situation around COVID-19 and our team have individually completed the INFECTION CONTROL TRAINING for COVID-19 set out by the Department of Health. We are taking every step to ensure that our practice is a clean and safe environment and with the evolving situation, we have implemented a number of additional measures to help protect our patients and staff including social distancing. We are open for business with all our routine services still available including eye tests, prescription spectacles and sunglasses, urgent repairs and express service. We are continuing to offer 20% off a 6...

With more people working from home, there is ample time to complete half-finished home projects or simply start new ones, but eye protection is often ignored. Statistics from the Optometry Association show that 21% of eye injuries happen at home and only 12% of people wear protective eyewear while working on home projects. So how DO you protect your eyes while building, pruning, cleaning, drilling, de-cluttering or painting?  Check out our easy reference table! Don’t forget, your assistants need protective eyewear, no matter how big or small they are! It is better to err on the side of overprotection rather...

May is Macular Month Yet again we are reminded of this debilitating eye disease that can strike one or both eyes and leave you partially blind. Macula Degeneration affects central vision which if compromised impacts your performance in life activities  by reducing visual comfort on digital devices, reducing your reading speed, and hindering face recognition, driving and watching TV. Risk factors include: Family History Diabetes Smoker Excessive UV exposure Poor Diet The GOOD  NEWS is that we can take measures to reduce the risks  and impact. 5 steps to minimise the risk of  developing  Macular Degeneration. Regular eye checks, at...

Over the past two months, our Optometrists have been busy seeing people with overworked and tired eyes. It didn’t take long to coin in a new syndrome called COVID-19 Eyes. Our patients have told us that whether they are working from home, in the office or a bit of both, digital users are doing MORE screen work now than before the COVID-19 outbreak, often working 10 hours a day. Frustrated with anything that interrupts the workflow, they fail to understand how vision is impacted with with long bouts of screen time. Vision is the body’s dominant sense and the ocular...