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What to do when something gets in your eye — and why it’s important to seek professional help Whether it’s a speck of dust, a shaving of metal, or a bit of garden debris, a foreign body in the eye can be more than just uncomfortable — it can be dangerous if not...

Dry eyes are unpleasant and can be painful. A possible cause is a problem with the eye's natural moisture, i.e. that the body does not produce sufficient tear fluid. This can be triggered by environmental factors, illness, or medicines. Fortunately your optometrist...

Why You Might Need a Vision Test for Your Queensland Driver’s Licence If you're applying for, renewing, or upgrading your Queensland driver's licence, you may be required to undergo a vision test. As Optometrists, we often get questions about why this is necessary and...

Myopia, or short-sightedness, is where people don’t see distance objects clearly. The eye’s lens and cornea normally focus light into an image on the retina. In a myopic eye the light is focused in front of the retina and so the image is blurred. Myopia usually...

How to Clean Spectacles Written by Optometrist Anthony Mulvahil At Christensen Harbison Optometrists we are often asked about the best way to clean spectacles. We provide cleaning spray with all new spectacle purchases, and we'll even refill it for free when you run...

When it comes to eye health, the prescription lenses on your glasses are seen as the most important part of the equation and rightly so. The wrong lens would do very little to correct your vision and could even cause additional problems if used regularly. Still, your...

Working in agriculture can have both positive and negative impacts on the health of your eyes. If you’re a farmer, you likely experience the following eye care benefits simply from going about your job: Lower risk of myopia Research has shown that people who spend...