EYE EXAMINATIONS GOLD COAST
In order to provide you with sound eye health advice, specific to your needs, we take the time to get to know you. While some of our questions may seem unrelated, they really help us to understand you and how we can best look after your eyes. Bringing knowledge of your family and own past medical history is beneficial. Our standard eye examinations not only assess your need for an optical correction such as glasses or contact lenses but routinely include checks for diabetes, glaucoma and of your macula. If required, further investigations may include visual field testing of your optic nerve function and peripheral vision, OCT scans and retinal photography of your eyes. Our experienced therapeutically endorsed optometrists are able to write prescriptions for eye medications to keep the maintenance of your eye health an easy process.
We pride ourselves on taking the time to deliver knowledge so that you understand more about your eyes. To assist you further we have collected a few informative links to help you understand common eye conditions.
- Myopia is when the eye grows larger/longer than “normal” causing blurred distance vision. www.childmyopia.com/ – www.mykidsvision.org/en-us – You can see how myopia affects vision here www.childmyopia.com/vision-simulator-tool/
- Presbyopia; one of the natural ageing processes of the eye that causes difficulties reading and seeing things up close.
www.presbyopiaxplained.com.au - Glaucoma; a common eye condition where irreversible degeneration of the Optic Nerve (the main nerve in the eye) results in the irreversible loss of peripheral (side) vision. This may be caused by an increase in the pressure within your eyes, but not always. Read more below:
https://www.glaucoma.org.au/
https://vsp-australia.com.au/static/eyecareinfo/member/glaucoma_awareness.html - Macular Degeneration; the permanent damage to the macula (the part of the eye that provides your sharp, central vision) that results in the loss of your central vision.
https://vsp-australia.com.au/static/eyecareinfo/member/macular_degeneration.html - Diabetic retinopathy; the effect of diabetes in the eyes that may result in both peripheral and central vision loss
https://vsp-australia.com.au/static/eyecareinfo/member/eyes_and_diabetes.html
PRESCRIPTION LENSES
As an independent optometrist we have the flexibility to select and order from a variety of Australian manufacturers, to find the optimum design with advanced technology from around the world, giving you the best comfort and clarity of vision. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, right down to lens coatings with the highest degree of scratch resistance and ease of cleaning.
Trust our industry leading professionals to provide you with the best lens option for your specific needs and ensure your frames are fitting comfortably. We like to take the extra care you need to ensure your frames both look good and feel good.
Medicare Bulk-billing
Afterpay Accepted
ALL health funds accepted
Health fund claims processed immediately in store
Frame adjustments and repairs
Our experienced optical dispensers are able to adjust frames free of charge and many repairs can be done on-site. An appointment is not required for these services.