All about eye care

Eye care is an important part of your health and well-being.

On this page, we will focus on the following aspects of eye care.

• Maintaining healthy eyes and eyesight
• The need for eye check-ups
• Children’s eye care

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Healthy eyes and maintaining your eyesight

Your eyes need care and attention if you want to ensure the health of your eyesight.

Some things you can do to maintain healthy eyes are:

• Eat a well-balanced diet-The food you eat plays an integral role in the health of your body and can also affect your eyes.
• Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes-This can cause irritation and spread bacteria.
• Protect your eyes from UV rays with sunglasses-Australia has high levels of UV radiation meaning you need to wear polarised lenses to reduce the harmful rays.
• Avoid smoking-Smoking can increase your risk of certain eye diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration.
• Schedule regular eye exams with an eye care professional-This ensures your optometrist can detect or monitor any eye conditions or diseases that affect the health of your eyes

Eye touching: is it safe?

In general, is it not good to touch or rub your eyes, especially if your hands are dirty. Any touching of your eyes can spread infection and potentially make things worse.

If you are struggling with rubbing itchy or dry eyes, try using lubricating eye drops which will add moisture to your eyes and can relieve the need to rub them.

Sore eyes: What to do

It is not uncommon to experience sore eyes, but it can be confusing to know what is normal and when you should see your eye doctor.

If you are experiencing eye pain, it is best you see your local eye care professional, especially if the pain is paired with vision problems, headaches, or nausea.

Book an appointment with one of our optometrists in-store where they can perform a comprehensive eye exam and answer any and all questions or concerns.

Blue light glasses

Blue light glasses are used to help block rays that could potentially cause discomfort and strain to your eyes. They are popular with people who spend a lot of time in front of screens such as at work or gaming.

While blue light glasses are effective at blocking blue light emitted from screens, it is still early in the research to determine the effectiveness of these filters and whether they are protecting your eyes from damage.

The importance of sunglasses with UV protection

Sunglasses are indispensable for ensuring that you enjoy the outdoors with clear vision and protection against the sun. All of this is available in Oscar Wylee’s sunglass lenses from tinted to transition lenses with 100% UV protection.

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Eye check ups

Regular eye check-ups are crucial for your eye health as not only will they provide you with the prescription you may need for any corrective devices such as glasses, but they can also diagnose eye conditions and diseases.

How much is an eye test? Are eye tests free?

Oscar Wylee offers bulk billed eye tests, so there are no out-of-pocket expenses for eligible Medicare card holders.

For those who are not covered under Medicare, some health insurance providers may reinburse the cost, otherwise, our eye tests are available for $70.

How often should I get an eye test?

We recommend that everyone should have a routine eye check up with an optometrist at least once every 2 years.

If you are over 65 years old, then a yearly review is advised.

Eye conditions and problems

Our qualified optometrists are here to help if you have any concerns regarding your vision or eyes. Our stores are fully equipped to diagnose or treat many common eye conditions.

Some common eye conditions include:

• Double vision
• Glaucoma
• Dry eyes
• Conjunctivitis
• Presbyopia

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Kids eye care

Oscar Wylee offers bulk billed eye tests for kids and children. It is recommended for children to have an eye exam:

• When you suspect there may be issues with your child's vision
• Just before they start school
• At your discretion, or your optometrists suggestion

It is common for children in the classroom to have vision problems. Vision impairment can impact greatly on a child’s learning, confidence, and behaviour. The sooner that vision problems are detected, the better the outcome, and that could make a big difference to your child. Our qualified optometrist and petite frames for children are here to help you look after your child's vision.

Not every optometrist performs eye tests on children. Contact your local Oscar Wylee store for more information.

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Oscar Wylee eye care optometrists

We at Oscar Wylee believe you should make your eye health a priority with regular eye examinations, taking preventative actions such as wearing sunglasses and caring for your kid’s eyes from a young age.

Book your next eye test with one of our trusted optometrists.