Eyesight is one of our most valuable assets – which is why we created the EyeQ Blog. Packed full of expert advice, the EyeQ Blog is another way we help you take care of your family’s eye health, through all of life’s stages.
08 Dec, 2020
With the rush of our daily lives, it’s easy for routine tasks to slip your mind. You may forget to take the garbage out on bin night or you might forget to return that phone call or text. But one
01 Dec, 2020
Many workplaces have started to bring their employees back to the office, at least for a portion of the week as we all try to get back to some kind of “normal” during COVID-19. Even so, there’s still plenty of
20 Nov, 2020
Remember when you first started wearing contact lenses? You may have found it was a little daunting in the beginning. The process of inserting and removing the lenses, getting comfortable touching your eyeball and then there’s all the hygiene protocols
28 Oct, 2020
On a constant basis at EyeQ Optometrists Kiama we have patients coming into the practice, indicating that their glasses are not sitting straight on their face, a screw has come loose, a lens is falling out and many other complaints.
30 Sep, 2020
At any given time, 15 per cent of Australians seek pain relief medication to soothe headaches, making them one of the most common health complaints. In addition to this, a whopping 4.9 million Australians suffer from migraines, characterised by more
26 Aug, 2020
It is estimated that 1 in 5 people in Australia suffer from Hay Fever, and while many of us welcome Spring, if you are that 1 person in 5, perhaps you dread the Spring months because of it. Hay fever
26 Aug, 2020
As we near the end of winter, we always like to use Spring as an excuse to update our eyewear – Designers generally release new collections for the Spring / Summer seasons, and the fabulous new styles, shapes and colours
30 Jul, 2020
Aussies in most states across the nation have swapped their summer wardrobe for scarves and woolly coats for the last two months of winter…but before you rush to pack away your sunglasses, it’s important to consider the harmful impact UV
30 Jul, 2020
Many Australians assume eye problems come with ageing and can’t be prevented, however 90% of eye-related problems are preventable with early detection. Recent research conducted by Optometry Australia for the 2020 Vision Index has revealed that more than a third
04 May, 2020
For most of us, digital devices have a strong and growing presence in our lives. Computers, tablets, smartphones and other electronic devices with visual displays can all cause tired eyes and digital eye strain, or what’s known as ‘computer vision
Our contact lens provider Alcon is experiencing delays fulfilling orders due to a cyber-security incident involving their freight partner, Toll Group. These delays are across their entire network of optical retailers in Australia. We apologise for an inconvenience caused and encourage you to contact your local EyeQ practice for any urgent requirements.
