by catalyst | Jul 9, 2025 | Uncategorised
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...
by catalyst | Jul 9, 2025 | Uncategorised
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...
by catalyst | Jul 9, 2025 | Uncategorised
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...
by catalyst | Feb 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
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...
by catalyst | Sep 15, 2022 | Uncategorised
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...
