Frequently Asked Questions

In order to assist you with general questions you may have about eyes or certain conditions of the eye we have provided links to appropriate sites. These sites often have links to other sites should you wish to explore any subject matters further.

We have our own pamphlets on these topics and they can be emailed to you or please ask for them when you visit one of our stores.

Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) Optometrists Association Australia - eye diseases University of Melbourne - Ophthalmology Dept Amblyopia (lazy eye) All about vision - amblyopia Astigmatism Optometrists Association Australia - refractive error University of Melbourne Ophthalmology Dept Behavioural Optometry Australasian College of Behavioural Optometry Children’s Vision Optometric Extension Program College of Optometrists in Vision Development Cataract Optometrists Association Australia - eye diseases University of Melbourne - Ophthalmology Dept Colour vision Health on the Net Foundation Vischeck Computers and vision All about vision - computers Contact lenses Optometrists Association Australia - contact lenses Diabetes Optometrists Association Australia - diabetes University of Melbourne - Ophthalmology Dept Dry eye All about vision - dry eye Dyslexia Children with special needs» Australasian College of Behavioural Optometry - vision & learning College of Optometrists in Vision Development - care Specific Learning Difficulties Association (SPELD) Australian Resource Educator’s Association (AREA) Parents Active for Vision Education (PAVE) British Dyslexia Association (BDA) Australian Council for Educational Research

Floaters All about vision - spots & floaters Glaucoma Optometrists Association Australia - eye diseases University of Melbourne - Ophthalmology Dept Hyperopia (long sightedness) Optometrists Association Australia refractive error University of Melbourne Ophthalmology Dept Itchy eye All about vision - allergies Keratoconus All about vision - keratoconus Laser vision surgery All about vision - vision surgery Myopia (short sightedness) Optometrists Association Australia refractive error University of Melbourne Ophthalmology Dept Presbyopia Optometrists Association Australia refractive error University of Melbourne Ophthalmology Dept Pterygium Optometrists Association Australia - eye diseases Retinal detachment All about vision - retinal detachment Spectactles Optometrists Association Australia spectacles Ultra-violet light and the eye Optometrists Association Australia - UV Vision training Optometrists Association Australia - vision training Vision therapy Australasian College of Behavioural Optometry - vision therapy College of Optometrists in Vision Development - care Visual fields Wills Eye Hospital University of Ottawa Eye Institute/a>