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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.

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 degeneration, and everyone with diabetes is at risk of vision loss through diabetic eye disease. By adopting the healthy habits below you will help minimise your risk of vision loss from macular disease, whether you have been diagnosed with the disease or not.

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 researchers to suggest that it’s good for your eyes. Oh, happy day!

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 on smartphones, tablets and computers challenges your teen’s vision every day.

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 devices.

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

This week is World Glaucoma week and the goal of the initiative is to encourage more people to have their eyes examined.