WHAT IS MYOPIA? Myopia, otherwise known as shortsightedness, describes a condition where distance vision is blurred as a result of an elongated eyeball (more common) or a steeply curved cornea. …
Do your eyes get sore, itchy or tired at the end of a long day? Do you experience blurred vision, especially after too much time in front of a screen?…
Back to School The school year has started and 2021 is already two months in. As your children get settled into a new academic year, it’s a good idea to…
Summer – our favourite time of the year! While you enjoy the outdoors this holiday season, we’re here to remind you to protect your eyes from the sun’s harsh UV…
Summer's here and we've got new eyewear that's hot, hot, hot! Get the latest looks from Oliver Peoples, Dita, Celine, Anna-Karin Karlsson and Rigards – just to name a few.…
Binge-watching Netflix? Working crazy hours at night? Restless night’s sleep? Out socialising until late? We all know how important it is to get some shut-eye to feel refreshed the next…
Whether it’s for a night out with friends or for your job, most women love wearing a bit of makeup to enhance their features. But can wearing makeup be harmful…
As we look forward to summer and a fresh new start, we're excited to announce that The Eye Scene now has a new eyewear brand in store! Introducing... Mr Leight…
Want to hear some good news? There is currently no evidence to suggest that contact lens wear can increase the risk of being infected with SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes…
As the COVID-19 crisis takes us into unchartered territory in terms of our health and wellbeing, it’s highly likely that we will be in lockdown mode at home. We’ll be…
As unprecedented bushfires still ravage Australia, we’ve had to contend with smoke haze on a regular basis – even in cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. On some days, the…
You've heard of the phrase “20/20 vision”. But what exactly does it mean? To put it simply, 20/20 vision refers to someone’s visual acuity — the clarity or sharpness of…
Summer’s here and we’re outdoors more – spending time at the beach, going on coasting hikes, camping, going on long holidays, and spending the school holidays out and about. As…
We're addicted to our digital devices – phones, laptops, tablets and smart TVs. We wake up every morning to the buzzing of a phone alarm and then proceed to check…
The stage is set, the bubbly is chilling, the excitement is building... On Thursday, 24th October, we play host to the Theo Trunk Show! We can't wait to see what…
As we inch into our sixties, we need to be aware of our eyesight and take care of our vision. Many eye diseases have no early symptoms, making it imperative…
In a nutshell, Astigmatism is an eye condition in which your eyes focus incorrectly due to irregularities in the shape of your cornea. A normal eyeball is perfectly round in…
Hyperopia is also known as long-sightedness or farsightedness. It is a common vision problem caused due to a type of refractive error that makes it difficult to focus or see…
Diabetic Retinopathy, also known as diabetic eye disease, is a medical condition in which damage occurs to the retina due to diabetes mellitus. Diabetes causes damage to the tiny blood…
To use the oft-repeated Game of Thrones catchphrase, ‘Winter is Coming’! At The Eye Scene, this can only mean one thing for our optometrists: a jump in the number of…
May is Macular Degeneration Awareness Month and The Eye Scene is getting behind this important awareness campaign. Did you know that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of…
What are a multifocal lenses? Multifocal lenses (also known as progressives) are tailor-made lenses, which combine multiple optical powers in the one lens, without any visible line. These lenses allow…
Turn back the clock to 1988 in Los Angeles… When friends and motorbike enthusiasts Richard Stark and John Bowman couldn’t find leather riding gear they liked, they set out to…
Eye scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Our new windows are in. Don't you just love the oversized ice pops and the bright colours? They offset the…
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world, affecting over 300,000 Australians. In fact, 1 in 8 Australians aged over 80 years will develop glaucoma. What is…
Do you struggle to read road signs while driving? Do you often fail to recognise people in the distance since they appear blurry? Do you have to squint or screw…
We’re over the moon! The Eye Scene has just received a whole stack of Kirk & Kirk’s brand new optical collection. Trust us when we say no one does colour…
Do you have concerns about your children’s eyesight? Are they getting frustrated when they cannot copy things correctly off the board in class? Do they often get lost on the…
Ah, summer! Australians love spending time outdoors – at the beach, in the backyard or travelling during the school holidays. But be aware – our harsh Australian sun means that…
Protect Your Eyes from Digital Eye Strain Using These Tips
The world is going through a pandemic and we are in an unfamiliar situation. Whether it’s about work, social networking, or just doing the things we do, things are no…
Did you know that the white light that naturally comes from the sun is actually made up of various colours such as green, red, yellow, indigo and violet? When brought…
Having trouble seeing? Problems with your eyesight can be fixed with an experienced doctor. But once your doctor helps you recognize the problem, you likely will have to make the…
6 Top Reasons To Wear Sunglasses That Really Make Sense
It's not all for a matter of fashion trend - sunglasses are helpful to protect your eyes from several factors, including wind, dust, and sunrays. Your eyes are constantly under…
The health of your eyes can change at any time, differently than most people tend to think. Such changes are usually due to weather conditions, fatigue, and natural modification in…
8 Top Essential Foods To Help You Improve Your Eyes Health
Vision troubles represent a growing percentage of total health diseases and illnesses. Along with the world's most common cancers, heart diseases, psychological illnesses there are also several visual diseases to…
Foolproof Styling Secrets For Women Who Wear Glasses
Do you remember that a few years ago wearing glasses was considered rather dorky and not by far as cool, edgy or stylish as it is seen today? As experts…
