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“Why didn’t anyone tell me?”: the myopia advice parents wish they’d got sooner

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
May 20, 2025

If your child’s just been diagnosed with myopia (short-sightedness), you’re probably wondering: why didn’t anyone tell me this could happen?…
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Futureproof your children’s vision: why myopia management matters in the long term

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
May 20, 2025

Let’s be real, when your kid gets a myopia diagnosis your first reaction might be: “No big deal, we’ll get…
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Myopia mythbusting: what it actually is (and isn’t)

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
May 19, 2025

If you’re a millennial parent, there’s a good chance you wore glasses growing up or knew someone who did. Maybe…
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Screens aren’t the enemy – here’s how to use them smarter to protect young eyes

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
May 19, 2025

Let’s be honest – screens are everywhere. Between homework, gaming and FaceTime with family, devices are a significant part of…
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Ask An Optom: how much influence do genetics have when it comes to myopia?

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
May 12, 2025

You’ve probably heard someone say, “Bad eyesight runs in the family.” And when it comes to myopia (short-sightedness), they’re not…
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The rising prevalence of myopia: a global concern

by ZEISS Group Australia
May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Sponsored post The increasing incidence of myopia, or short-sightedness, is particularly pronounced in Asia, where a significant number of children…
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How your eyes can reflect your heart health

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
May 2, 2025

During National Heart Week (5-11 May), we’re reminded how closely our heart health and eye health are linked. Did you…
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Macula Month: your eyes called – they want a check-up

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
May 1, 2025May 8, 2025

May is Macula Month, and if your eye health isn’t on your radar yet, it should be. Around 1.9 million…
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Ask an Optom – what do I need to know about eye health at every age?

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
April 24, 2025

We’re all about the skincare routines, dental cleans and wellness checks – but what about your eyes? They work hard…
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Why unmanaged myopia in kids is a bigger deal than you think

by Katie Quirk - Communications Coordinator, Optometry Australia
April 15, 2025

It might start with your child squinting to see the whiteboard. Maybe they’re holding books closer or complaining they can’t…
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