by Deanne Bradford | Dec 21, 2017 | Eye health
1) 100 % protection from harmful ultraviolet radiation. Some lens materials absorb more UV than others. High index materials, used in high prescriptions to reduce edge thickness, absorb 100% UVA and UVB Standard plastic lenses require an added UV coating to ensure...
by Deanne Bradford | Nov 15, 2017 | Eye health, Services
Red flag for skin melanoma A Western Australian study has just revealed that if you have a pterygium you have a 24% more likely chance of developing melanoma of the skin. A pterygum is a fleshy growth that encroaches onto the cornea and is a result of sun damage and...
by Windsor Optometry | Feb 18, 2017 | Eye health, Services
We always recommend regular eye examinations. This allows us to keep a focus on the health of your eyes and your vision. But our comprehensive eye examinations are not just about your eyes. We will ask questions relating to your general health, family history and past...
by Windsor Optometry | Feb 12, 2017 | Digital screens, Eye health
Did you know that over the last three years smartphone ownership in Australia has skyrocketed from around 11 million in 2013 to well over 15 million? And tablet ownership has almost doubled to around 12 million. This means that Australians are spending more and more...