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Why Does My Child Struggle with Reading?

Struggle with reading? Take a moment to consider this. When we are born we have to learn many motor skills such as using our hands and fingers, walking ect. These skills we practice over time until we master the coordination. Similarly we need to develop our vision...

I Can See Clearly – Why do I Need Glasses?

Why do I need glasses? Here’s a good analogy - If you are trying to run a marathon and you suspect you might have poor knees, you will need to get the best shoes to support you. Even if you are confident in your legs, you still know the value of having good support....

Neilson Eyecare Video – How We Can Help You

Neilson Eyecare Video...You know, there’s an old Chinese proverb which says, ‘The man that chases two rabbits catches none’ that makes plain the reality that in business you often have to make a choice - volume or quality. One of the values central to what we do here...

Can I Claim Optical Health Fund Benefits?

Maximise your optical health fund benefits Source: ProVision Eyecare If you have private health cover, your health fund benefits will apply regardless of the optometrist you see. We pride ourselves on helping you to make the most of your optical entitlements. That...

Are Eyes Sensitive to UV Damage?

Yes, Eyes are 10 x more Sensitive than Skin to UV Damage! From a young age Australians are educated about the dangers of sun exposure to their skin, but what about the sun’s impact on our eyes? Quality sunglass UV protection year-round is the best solution for...

What Are Cataracts?

What are Cataracts? A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision. It can affect one or both eyes. Most cataracts develop slowly over the course of years. The main symptom is blurry vision. Having cataracts can be like looking through...

Professional Fee and Rebate Schedule

Professional Fees and Rebate Schedule As of July 2023 Our professional fees are within, and lower than the recommendations of Optometry Australia. Optometrist Consultation Standard consultation (30 minutes) $95 Brief consultation (15 minutes) $50 Foreign body removal...

Why Don’t You Bulk Bill?

Why Don't You Bulk Bill? Due to the changes that occurred in 2015 to the Medicare funding for optometry services, we are unable to Bulk Bill consultations. Since the late 1990's the scheduled fee for optometry has increased at a rate below CPI and since 2012, not at...

Why Do I Need Glasses When I Can See?

Why Do I Need Glasses? Even when the print is still clear. We are often asked "Why do I need glasses?" Some patients have to use a lot of effort (muscle) to bring the text into focus. The problem is, how long they have to maintain this effort for. For many, the...

Will Glasses Make My Eyes Weaker?

Will Glasses Make My Eyes Weaker? We are often asked. "Will glasses make my eyes weaker?" For the most part the reason you are having an eye problem is because your eyes have some eye muscle weakness. With a child this weakness is slowing the development of their...