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Advice from the optometrists at Outlook Eye Centre in Toowoomba — from myopia control and dry eye to choosing frames that suit you.

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An optometrist reviewing results with a patient in consultationEye Tests & Examinations

What Actually Happens at a Comprehensive Eye Examination?

A lot of people have not had a proper eye examination in years. Some have never had one at all. And a surprising number are not entirely sure what to expect when they book one.

Close-up of a child wearing everyday-looking glassesMyopia & Children's Vision

MiYOSMART Lenses: Slowing Down Myopia Without Changing How Glasses Look or Feel

If your child has been diagnosed with myopia, the first conversation is usually about getting them glasses so they can see the board at school.

A pair of glasses on display at Outlook Eye CentreMyopia & Children's Vision

Myopia: Why Needing Stronger Glasses Every Year Is Not Something to Ignore

Short-sightedness. Most people know the term, and plenty of people have it. You cannot see the board clearly, you get glasses, you get on with things. Easy.

A person waking up refreshed with clear vision, no glasses neededContact Lenses & Ortho-K

Ortho-K: Clear Vision All Day, Achieved Overnight

Imagine putting in contact lenses at night, going to sleep, and waking up with clear vision for the entire day. No glasses. No daytime contacts. Just clear vision from the moment you open your eyes.

A person rubbing tired, watery eyes at their kitchen tableDry Eye

Dry Eye: Why Your Eyes Might Be Watery, Gritty, and Tired All at Once

Dry eye is probably the most misunderstood condition I see in practice - on a daily basis.

A child at a school desk looking toward the whiteboardMyopia & Children's Vision

Is My Child's Vision Affecting Their Learning at School?

It is one of the most common things I see in practice, and one of the most commonly missed.

A person trying on glasses frames in front of a mirrorFrames & Eyewear

How to Choose Glasses Frames (Hint: That's Literally Our Job)

I've lost count of how many patients have walked into the frame room, looked around at the wall of glasses, and said some version of the same thing.

An older adult looking thoughtfully out a sunlit windowEye Health & Disease

The Silent Thief of Sight: What You Need to Know About Glaucoma

Let's start with a statistic that still gets me every time I say it out loud.

Is Screen Time Impacting Your Child's Vision?Myopia & Children's Vision

Is Screen Time Impacting Your Child's Vision?

Screens are a big part of modern life – especially with school, homework, and downtime. But too much screen time may affect your child's vision and overall health.

Clear Vision Ahead: Top 10 Eye Health Habits for the New YearPractice News

Clear Vision Ahead: Top 10 Eye Health Habits for the New Year

The start of a new year is the perfect time to embrace habits that nurture your vision and overall eye health. By adopting and maintaining these healthy practices, you can reduce your risk of eye…

Discover the Future of Eyewear: Introducing Ray-Ban Meta Smart GlassesFrames & Eyewear

Discover the Future of Eyewear: Introducing Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses

In an age where technology is seamlessly integrated into our lives, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses bring innovation directly to your eyewear. These aren't just any pair of glasses—they combine the…

Is Gaming Helping or Hurting Your Vision?Screens & Digital Eye Strain

Is Gaming Helping or Hurting Your Vision?

In today's digital age, gaming has become a popular pastime for many, offering entertainment and a means to connect with others. However, with increasing screen time, concerns about its impact on eye…

Seeing the World Differently: Understanding Colour Vision DeficiencyEye Health & Disease

Seeing the World Differently: Understanding Colour Vision Deficiency

Colour blindness, more accurately termed Colour Vision Deficiency (CVD), affects a significant portion of the population by altering their ability to perceive certain colours. Whether it's the result…

World Sight Day 2023Practice News

World Sight Day 2023

This World Sight Day we are focusing our attention on the importance of eye care in the workplace.

Understanding Age-Related Vision ChangesEye Health & Disease

Understanding Age-Related Vision Changes

As we journey through life, our bodies undergo a multitude of transformations, and our eyes are no exception. Particularly as we reach our 60s and beyond, age-related changes in our vision become…

What's Your Risk of Eye Damage From UV Light?Eye Health & Disease

What's Your Risk of Eye Damage From UV Light?

Everyone's eyes are susceptible to damage from ultraviolet (UV) light, regardless of age or skin pigmentation.

5 Essential Tips to Combat Dry Eyes in Cold Weather in ToowoombaDry Eye

5 Essential Tips to Combat Dry Eyes in Cold Weather in Toowoomba

As the winter season sets in and temperatures are cooler in Toowoomba, many people experience discomfort in their eyes due to dryness. The cold weather, along with indoor heating systems, can…

Excessive Screen Time and Teen Eye HealthScreens & Digital Eye Strain

Excessive Screen Time and Teen Eye Health

Excessive screen time among teenagers in Toowoomba has raised concerns regarding the development of dry eye disease. A recent New Zealand study conducted during a gaming conference sheds light on the…

Understanding the mystery of Sleepy EyesEye Health & Disease

Understanding the mystery of Sleepy Eyes

Have you ever woken up to find those tiny crusty particles in the corners of your eyes? We've all experienced it at some point or another. But what exactly causes this phenomenon, and should you be…

New Glasses, No Problem: Our Top Tips for Feeling Confident and ComfortableFrames & Eyewear

New Glasses, No Problem: Our Top Tips for Feeling Confident and Comfortable

Getting a new pair of glasses can be exciting, but it can also be a little bit intimidating, especially if you haven't had new glasses for a while or if you have had a big change in your…

The Newest Kid on the Myopia Control BlockMyopia & Children's Vision

The Newest Kid on the Myopia Control Block

Myopia control- a buzzword that's been buzzing ever louder as the global myopia pandemic grows. The current prediction is that by the year 2050, half the world's population will be myopic.

Top Tips for Contact Lens WearersContact Lenses & Ortho-K

Top Tips for Contact Lens Wearers

Contact lenses are great inventions that have come a long way since their beginning as hard little plastic discs. They don't fog up like glasses do (something particularly apparent after we've all…

What's This Bump on My Eye?Eye Health & Disease

What's This Bump on My Eye?

As life goes on under the Toowoomba sun, a few little lumps and bumps may pop up on your eye. Perhaps you've managed to escape these bumps with good UV protection and lucky genes (or maybe you've…

How To Impress Your OptometristEye Tests & Examinations

How To Impress Your Optometrist

Here at Outlook Eye Centre, Shannon and the team love to impress you with their skill in optometry and dispensing, dedication to great customer service, and general all-round awesomeness. If you're…

Picking the Perfect PairFrames & Eyewear

Picking the Perfect Pair

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then your glasses are the window furnishings.

Could You Have Dry Eye Without Realising?Dry Eye

Could You Have Dry Eye Without Realising?

It sounds like it should be pretty straightforward, shouldn't it – dry eye disease is just when the eyes feel dry, right? While some aspects about eyecare are pretty straightforward, dry eye disease…

An optometrist performing a routine eye examEye Tests & Examinations

An Eye Test Could Save Your Life!

When it comes to life-saving medical appointments, a visit to your optometrist is probably not the first that comes to mind. However, did you know that signs in your eyes could be the first signal of…

Arnette makes this Post a winner!Frames & Eyewear

Arnette makes this Post a winner!

From its inception in 1992 as an iconic surfing and skateboarding brand, Californian eyewear emporium Arnette are leading the charge in sustainability and attracting a new following with their…

IPL Treatment for Dry Eye – Ditch The Drops!Dry Eye

IPL Treatment for Dry Eye – Ditch The Drops!

For some patients, using eye drops can literally be hit and miss. When you miss the target, the benefit of the drops is lost. Traditionally, lubricating eye drops have been the go-to treatment for…

Controlling children's myopia with MiyosmartMyopia & Children's Vision

Controlling children's myopia with Miyosmart

The incidence of myopia amongst Australian children continues to rise. After a year in which many kids have had to stay inside and spend more time on screens for both leisure and learning following…

A Sweet Solution for Dry EyeDry Eye

A Sweet Solution for Dry Eye

With the global prevalence of dry eye disease up to 50%, it's possible that as you read this article, you're experiencing some degree of dry eye yourself. The odd thing about dry eye, is that it can…

A backpack, notebooks, and glasses laid out for back to schoolMyopia & Children's Vision

Top Tips for Back to School

So it is finally back to school time!

Are Contact Lenses Safe For Kids?Myopia & Children's Vision

Are Contact Lenses Safe For Kids?

In a word – yes! Contact lenses have come a long way ...............they're easy to use, made of soft, breathable material to keep the eyes comfortable and most of all, they are leading the way in…

Oakley – for life on the go!Frames & Eyewear

Oakley – for life on the go!

At Outlook Eye Centre, we've just taken delivery of the new season Oakley sunglasses and optical range for women and men and they do not disappoint!

Lash Beware!Frames & Eyewear

Lash Beware!

Although this cosmetic procedure may be considered non-invasive, it is not without risk to your eye health.

Cat-Eye glasses: The essential fashion itemFrames & Eyewear

Cat-Eye glasses: The essential fashion item

Cat-eye glasses are a huge trend in eyewear at the moment, and are established as a quintessential fashion piece to include your collection. The style is graced with versatility, as designers…

Independent and Local – and proud to be!Practice News

Independent and Local – and proud to be!

5 compelling reasons to choose Outlook Eye Centre

Ocular migraines: Maybe this is you?Eye Health & Disease

Ocular migraines: Maybe this is you?

Recently a friend of mine was telling me a story about his left eye becoming blurry while he was driving and how odd it was – I immediately realized he had experienced a retinal migraine. The scary…

The Glasses Trends Picked To Top 2021Frames & Eyewear

The Glasses Trends Picked To Top 2021

The New Year brings on revitalized minds, fresh fashion and new trends in eyewear. And considering how 2020 panned out, 2021 needs to be revolutionary, and that includes your glasses. To keep up to…

Is It Time For Your Back To School Eye Check?Myopia & Children's Vision

Is It Time For Your Back To School Eye Check?

The New Year brings on a new to-do list, and one of the most essential things on the list should be your children's back to school eye check. With a reported one in five children heading back to the…

Christmas Wishes and a Big THANK YOU!Practice News

Christmas Wishes and a Big THANK YOU!

As the year draws to an end – and what a year! – We would like to wish all our wonderful patients and practice friends the happiest Christmas and say a huge THANK YOU to each of you for your support…

Healthy eyes can keep your brain healthy too!Eye Health & Disease

Healthy eyes can keep your brain healthy too!

Many of us have been personally touched by the effects and sadness of cognitive decline, such as dementia, in a loved one. Peak organisation Dementia Australia emphasises the importance of staying…

Keep your eyes UV-safe – all year roundEye Health & Disease

Keep your eyes UV-safe – all year round

Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world but not many people are aware of the potential damage to their eyes from our sun's intense UV (ultra violet) radiation.

What is Blue Light and the benefits of Blue Light LensesScreens & Digital Eye Strain

What is Blue Light and the benefits of Blue Light Lenses

In this digital age we are endlessly looking at screens. Without the aid of technology, such as Blue Light Lenses, overexposure to the screens on our computers and phones can contribute to…

Foods To Aid Good Overall Eye HealthEye Health & Disease

Foods To Aid Good Overall Eye Health

Many factors contribute to the health of our eyes; a lot of these are genetic but some we can control. While the use of prescription glasses and contacts can combat existing sight problems, there are…

Spring Into Action To Avoid Eye AllergiesEye Health & Disease

Spring Into Action To Avoid Eye Allergies

The arrival of Spring is perhaps even more special this year. The warmer days and the abundance of beautiful Toowoomba blooms always signal bright days ahead – something we all need right now!

Keeping Your Eyes On The Road…..Eye Tests & Examinations

Keeping Your Eyes On The Road…..

There's always lots of hype about the newest vehicle safety technology like automatic braking, lane departure warnings and reversing cameras – but without doubt, the two most important safety…

How often should you get an eye examination?Eye Tests & Examinations

How often should you get an eye examination?

The eyes are one of the most sensitive organs in the body, and are arguably one of the most important but often neglected. We all know eye examinations (sight test) are something we're supposed to be…

Don't be Blindsided by GlaucomaEye Health & Disease

Don't be Blindsided by Glaucoma

Well known INXS guitarist and Glaucoma Australia's Ambassador Kirk Pengilly has a clear message for all of us: get that eye test now and don't be blindsided by glaucoma.

Even Superheroes Need Eye TestsEye Tests & Examinations

Even Superheroes Need Eye Tests

Did you know that 80% of a child's learning is through their vision? Good eyesight is a key ingredient in helping children reach their developmental and educational milestones.

What exactly is 20/20 vision?Eye Tests & Examinations

What exactly is 20/20 vision?

Ah, the year 2020! Optometrists have been waiting for it for so long – it's the year for all those corny 20/20 vision jokes and puns……..But what exactly is 20/20 vision?

KAOS Reigns!Practice News

KAOS Reigns!

Want eyewear that pushes the boundaries? You'll find it right here at Outlook Eye Centre. Introducing KAOS eyewear, the zany Italian that oozes creativity and a touch of 'crazy'.

Have you got your Mum's eyes? The importance of family eye health history.Eye Health & Disease

Have you got your Mum's eyes? The importance of family eye health history.

Having Mum's or Dad's eyes can be more than just that physical resemblance. Dad may have glaucoma and you remember that Grandma had cataracts. As we get older, it's important to find out as much as…

No time for screen time for the under-2'sMyopia & Children's Vision

No time for screen time for the under-2's

Keeping babies and toddlers entertained is no easy feat but alarming new research from the University of Queensland shows that Aussie parents are not sticking to the national guidelines on limiting…

Don't stand by while your child's glasses get thicker every year due to myopia.Myopia & Children's Vision

Don't stand by while your child's glasses get thicker every year due to myopia.

Keeping babies and toddlers entertained is no easy feat but alarming new research from the University of Queensland shows that Aussie parents are not sticking to the national guidelines on limiting…

How Much Does An Eye Exam Cost With An Optometrist?Eye Tests & Examinations

How Much Does An Eye Exam Cost With An Optometrist?

What to pay when you visit your optometrist

Doing a bit of reading at arm's length? Let's talk about presbyopia.Eye Health & Disease

Doing a bit of reading at arm's length? Let's talk about presbyopia.

If you've hit the early 40's and find that you're having trouble reading those nutritional labels or checking expiry dates when you do the weekly shopping, chances are you're experiencing changes to…

Shining a light on Dry Eye SyndromeDry Eye

Shining a light on Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry eye syndrome affects up to 20% of the population and can be a debilitating condition, making eyes dry, sore and inflamed as well as causing vision to fluctuate. Our modern lives, which include…

Why do my Eyes Twitch?Eye Health & Disease

Why do my Eyes Twitch?

You know what we're talking about – that annoying little eye twitch that seems to happen out of the blue. It is often barely noticeable to anyone looking at your face, but to you, it feels like your…

Back to School. Back to Work. Don't overlook the most important 'eye-tems'!Myopia & Children's Vision

Back to School. Back to Work. Don't overlook the most important 'eye-tems'!

It had to happen. The holidays are over (groan) and for the Back to School set, parents are doing the rounds of uniform and shoe shopping, backpacks and lunchboxes. For those of us heading back to…

Valley Eyewear - Say Hi To High Impact!Frames & Eyewear

Valley Eyewear - Say Hi To High Impact!

Fancy keeping company with Margot Robbie, Chris Hemsworth and Kanye West? They are just a handful of celebrities who are loving our very own Gold Coast's Valley Eyewear. Australian designer Michael…

Myopia And Your Kids – What You Need to Know Right Now!!!Myopia & Children's Vision

Myopia And Your Kids – What You Need to Know Right Now!!!

At Outlook Eye Centre we are seeing a huge increase in the number of kids who are myopic (short-sighted) – this means that they are having difficulty seeing the blackboard and objects in the distance.

Spring time in ToowoombaPractice News

Spring time in Toowoomba

Spring is a time we look forward to every year with its warmer days and an abundance of magnificent flowers. The only downside is that for some of us, it signals an eye allergy season. Airborne…

Blink and you'll miss it! Our tips to avoid Dry Eye SyndromeDry Eye

Blink and you'll miss it! Our tips to avoid Dry Eye Syndrome

Winter. It's here and we're cranking up the reverse cycle air conditioning and heaters as we brace for a few chilly months in Toowoomba.

Pass the dark chocolate for deliciously good visionEye Health & Disease

Pass the dark chocolate for deliciously good vision

That very-hard-to-resist treat, dark chocolate, is credited with an assortment of health benefits, from lowering blood pressure to boosting brain health. Now there's new evidence from American…

The myopia boom in children – what you need to knowMyopia & Children's Vision

The myopia boom in children – what you need to know

Myopia (short-sightedness) is on the rise in Australia, especially amongst children. A big contributor to the rise in myopia is the amount of time children are spending indoors on their digital…

May is Macula MonthEye Health & Disease

May is Macula Month

Did you know that this year, May is Macula Month (1 – 31 May 2018) and the perfect time to learn if you're at risk of macular disease. If you're over 50 you are at higher risk of age-related macular…

Your Teenager's Vision – Study, Screens and SelfiesMyopia & Children's Vision

Your Teenager's Vision – Study, Screens and Selfies

Oh, the life of today's teenagers! Juggling the demands of increased high school study and a hectic social life means that vision problems can become apparent for the first time. Lengthy screen time…

Do you know what glaucoma is?Eye Health & Disease

Do you know what glaucoma is?

Most people have heard of glaucoma but do you really know what it is?

More Green Time, Less Screen TimeMyopia & Children's Vision

More Green Time, Less Screen Time

Did you know that spending time outside during the day can actually protect children against becoming short-sighted (or myopic). In a world where so much of our lives are spent in a bubble of close…

Imagine Living With Clearer Vision – Without Wearing Contact Lenses Or Glasses During The Day!Contact Lenses & Ortho-K

Imagine Living With Clearer Vision – Without Wearing Contact Lenses Or Glasses During The Day!

Imagine living with clearer vision – without wearing contact lenses or glasses during the day! That's the amazing benefit of Orthokeratology, also known as Ortho-K lenses. Ortho-K is now available at…

Macular Degeneration Awareness WeekEye Health & Disease

Macular Degeneration Awareness Week

An eye test could save your sight – Macular Degeneration Awareness Week (21st – 27th May)

Computer VisionScreens & Digital Eye Strain

Computer Vision

'Five ways to look after your eyes while working in front of a computer screen'

Why Every Child Diagnosed With ADHD Should Have An Eye TestMyopia & Children's Vision

Why Every Child Diagnosed With ADHD Should Have An Eye Test

(Does your child really have ADHD or do they just need an eye exam?)

Is Your Child At Risk Of Developing Myopia (Becoming Short Sighted)?Myopia & Children's Vision

Is Your Child At Risk Of Developing Myopia (Becoming Short Sighted)?

Myopia is when you have blurry long distance vision and is also known as being short-sighted. When you have myopia you can generally see well for reading but have more trouble when you are driving or…

A Healthy New Year's Resolution For Your EyesPractice News

A Healthy New Year's Resolution For Your Eyes

It's a new year and a new start, so what's your resolution?

Merry Christmas And A Safe And Happy HolidayPractice News

Merry Christmas And A Safe And Happy Holiday

We appreciate the support that you have given us this year and look forward to seeing you at our new practice location next year.

Watch This Space…Practice News

Watch This Space…

We have news. Big News…

Do My Eyes Look Big In These?Frames & Eyewear

Do My Eyes Look Big In These?

Sunglasses as a fashion statement

Why Choose Us As Your Toowoomba Optometrists?Practice News

Why Choose Us As Your Toowoomba Optometrists?

Let's focus on your vision. Is it blurred? Maybe far-sighted? Uneven? Just not right? Or perhaps you feel you have perfect vision.

Outlook Eye Centre May BlogPractice News

Outlook Eye Centre May Blog

As a Toowoomba optometrist, I am required to keep up to date with current research, industry trends and treatment options as part of maintaining my registration.

Behavioural Optometry: Clearly Better GradesMyopia & Children's Vision

Behavioural Optometry: Clearly Better Grades

Did you know that as much as 80% of the learning a child does occurs through the eyes? It's true

Computer Vision Syndrome. Yes, It's A Thing.Screens & Digital Eye Strain

Computer Vision Syndrome. Yes, It's A Thing.

Today is undeniably the technological age, but what is it really doing to our eyes?

What Is Glaucoma?Eye Health & Disease

What Is Glaucoma?

The leading cause of vision loss

How Do Eyes Work?Eye Tests & Examinations

How Do Eyes Work?

A quick run-down of how our eyes work

What Can My Baby See?Myopia & Children's Vision

What Can My Baby See?

What can your baby see as a newborn and onwards

What Is A Behavioural Optometrist?Myopia & Children's Vision

What Is A Behavioural Optometrist?

Do I need to see a behavioural optometrist?

What's In Fashion For Glasses And Sunglasses This Spring/Summer?Frames & Eyewear

What's In Fashion For Glasses And Sunglasses This Spring/Summer?

What's in fashion this spring/summer

Does A Computer Harm My Eyes?Screens & Digital Eye Strain

Does A Computer Harm My Eyes?

Does a computer damage my eyes?

How Often Should I Have My Child's Eyes Tested?Eye Tests & Examinations

How Often Should I Have My Child's Eyes Tested?

Making sure that your child has healthy vision from an early age is very important.

What Are Cataracts?Eye Health & Disease

What Are Cataracts?

Cataracts: most common vision problems

What Is A Progressive Lens?Lenses & Lens Technology

What Is A Progressive Lens?

An alternative to two pairs of glasses

What Is A Pterygium?Eye Health & Disease

What Is A Pterygium?

FACT: One in every 100 Australians will develop a pterygium

What Is An Optometrist?Eye Tests & Examinations

What Is An Optometrist?

Optometrists not only check your vision, they look after the health of your eyes

What Is Astigmatism?Eye Health & Disease

What Is Astigmatism?

A very common eye problem

What Is Hyperopia?Eye Health & Disease

What Is Hyperopia?

A leading vision problem: long sightedness

What Is Myopia?Myopia & Children's Vision

What Is Myopia?

Short-sightedness: most common vision problem

Where Can I Get My Glasses Repaired?Frames & Eyewear

Where Can I Get My Glasses Repaired?

In case your glasses break, visit your optometrist

Why Am I Having My Eyes Dilated?Eye Health & Disease

Why Am I Having My Eyes Dilated?

When you visit your optometrist they may dilate your pupils to help them complete your eye exam, but why do they do it? We answer your questions here.

Can I Reuse My Frames When I Need New Lenses?Lenses & Lens Technology

Can I Reuse My Frames When I Need New Lenses?

Pros and cons of reusing frames

Can I Wear Contact Lenses?Contact Lenses & Ortho-K

Can I Wear Contact Lenses?

Wear contact lenses to correct vision. Can I wear contact lenses?

How Do Polarised Lenses Work?Lenses & Lens Technology

How Do Polarised Lenses Work?

Reduce glare and improve vision with Polarise Lenses

How Do Transitions Lenses Work?Lenses & Lens Technology

How Do Transitions Lenses Work?

Provide UV protection to your eyes with Transitions lenses

Why Do I Need To Wear Sunglasses?Frames & Eyewear

Why Do I Need To Wear Sunglasses?

Sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful UV rays

Am I Suitable For Laser Refractive Surgery?Contact Lenses & Ortho-K

Am I Suitable For Laser Refractive Surgery?

Is it right for you?

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