People commonly make the mistake of not spending enough time considering their lens options. Choosing the correct lens materials, designs and coatings for your needs is critical in maximising your visual comfort. It is the lenses you choose, rather than the frame, that determine how happy you are with your eyewear. Lens Materials There are a wide range of lens materials to choose from including crown glass, CR-39 plastics, high index plastics, polycarbonate and trivex. Each lens material has its own specific optical qualities – making it important to choose the correct lens material for you. Our Optometrist and dispensers at Eastlakes Eyecare are experts in manipulating lens optical qualities to enhance your vision and comfort in your daily activities such as reading, driving, computer use, work safety use etc. Lens Quality Quantification Abbe value provides an objective measure of the dispersion of light as it passes through the lens. In other words, it measures the amount of chromatic aberrations of a lens. Each lens material has its own Abbe value. Lens materials with a lower Abbe values cause more chromatic aberrations and visual distortions and discomfort. At Eastlakes Eyecare, we stock a range of high quality lens brands including Hoya, ...Read More

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Myopia (also known as short sightedness) is a refractive condition where the eye does not bend light properly to focus on the back of the eye (retina). As a result, objects appear blurry. In myopia, close objects look clear but far objects appear blurred. People with myopia have a higher risk of retinal detachment and other eye problems. Continue reading for information on methods to control your myopia.As simple as it sounds, increasing time spent outdoors can prevent the onset and progression of myopia, especially in children. It is encouraged that we take 30-40 minute breaks every few hours of near tasks, such as working on iPads/phones, computers or reading. Recent research shows that time outdoors has a strong protective effect against myopia in children aged 6 years. It is believed that during early years of life, the growth and maturation processes of the eye are more sensitive to environmental influences. As a result, outdoor time can have a positive effect on eye development in children.  Several studies have shown that soft multifocal contact lenses can slow the progression of myopia. Contact lenses offer the benefits of correcting any existing myopia, while also controlling the condition.Atropine has several uses in eye care such as ...Read More

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Are you noticing spots, spider webs or insect-like shapes in front of your eyes? They are called floaters. These occur as a result of age-related changes to the jelly-like substance of the eye called the vitreous. Floaters generally move around and are more easily identified against brighter backgrounds such as white walls and blue skies. Should you be concern? Most floaters are benign and innocuous. Most people learn to suppress and ignore them in their vision. However, an increase in a number of floaters and if they are accompanied by flashes of lights in your vision, it could be a sign of a retinal tear or detachment. If this occurs, visit Eastlakes Eyecare as soon as possible for a comprehensive eye examination. Can they be removed? Larger floaters can get annoying especially when it is interfering with your vision. Floaters can be managed with laser treatment which breaks down these floaters. If you are interested in this treatment, see our Optometrist Nicole and she will tell your if you're an eligible candidate.

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ATTENTION EVERYONE! We are having a storewide SALE! Up to 50% off on optical frames and sunglasses. Come into Eastlakes Eyecare and treat yourself to a new pair of glasses.  

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Have you claimed your optical benefit this year? DON'T MISS OUT! Claim your optical benefit before the financial year, JUNE 30th. Come in to Eastlakes Eyecare and we'll help you maximise your optical benefits.  

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Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness and severe vision loss in Australia. Macula Month is an opportunity to raise awareness of all macular diseases.What is Macular Degeneration? The central part of the retina (back of your eye) is called the macula. The macula is responsible for central vision, your ability to read, recognise faces, drive and basically seeing the world. In macular degeneration, there is progressive damage to the sensitive macula causing a loss of central vision. Key Signs/Symptoms of Macular Degeneration Difficulty reading and working with fine details Straight lines becoming distorted, wavy or bent Difficulty recognising faces Dark patches appearing in your central vision  Are you at risk? The risk of macular degeneration increases with age, a family history of the disease and smoking. What can I do to prevent Macular Degeneration? Keeping a healthy lifestyle and a well-balanced diet Don't smoke Have an eye test. Early detection is crucial to this type of disease as appropriate management can be given. Visit your Optometrist today for a comprehensive eye test and more information on Macular Degeneration. 

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Always losing your glasses? We have a perfect solution for you. Find what you need, when you need it with Orbit. This device attaches to your glasses and connects with your phone where you can make it ring within Bluetooth range and see its last known GPS location. Visit our store today to grab one or for more information.                                  At Eastlakes Optometrist all eye tests are Medicare Bulk Billed. No out of pocket expense for a comprehensive eye examination. Eastlakes Eye Care offer on the spot health fund claiming for most health funds.  Eastlakes Eye Care we can help you find a smarter way to use your health fund benefits. Eye examinations, contact lenses, children's vision, No Gap glasses. We are conveniently located near Eastlakes, Rosebery, Mascot, Botany, Daceyville, Kingsford, Hillsdale, Pagewood, Eastgardens, Alexandria, Green Square, Kensington, Matraville. We only are 5 minutes from Sydney Airport, in Sydney's South Eastern Suburbs.

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12th March 2018 - 31st August 2018 Purchase of 3 months & Receive $50 CASHBACK Or Purchase of 6 months & Receive $100 CASHBACK  Come in to Eastlakes EyeCare today and order your choice of ProView Perform or ProView Elite contact lenses between 12th March 2018 - 31st August 2018 for the cashback deal!

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First line of text for new post (add more text here...)Can you buy Ray-Ban sunglasses for $29.99?! You'll see Facebook ads like these come up on your newsfeed, and may have been tagged in them yourself. Are they giving you the right sun protection? Maybe not! We have had patients come in with their $29.99 RayBan sunglasses bought from the sites advertising on Facebook, and we compared them to the ones in our store and noticed a distinct difference in manufacture, lens type and quality. Can we legally say these $29.99 Ray Ban sunglasses are fake? Legally we can't. But, we can definitely say that we're an official Ray Ban stockist and offer 100% authentic Ray Ban sunglasses and optical frames. And they don't look the same as what we have.Fake sunglasses can actually do more damage to your eyes than wearing nothing at all. Because they usually do not have UV protection to Australian Standards, they do not protect your eyes. And worse than that, because the dark colour of the lens 'tricks' your eyes into thinking their protected, your pupil opens up (dilates) actually allowing more harmful UV rays into the eye than would have happened normally! We suggest if you ...Read More

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Omega-3 fatty acids are important to eye health, especially in Macular Degeneration. All fish and shellfish contain omega-3s but higher concentrations are found in oily varieties of fish such as salmon, mackerel, anchovies, trout, herring, sardines, and to a lesser degree tuna. Eat fish or seafood 2-3 times per week, either fresh, frozen or tinned. Serves 2 150g potatoes, peeled and diced 200g tinned salmon, drained Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 bunch parsley, washed and chopped 2 tbsp fresh parmesan cheese, grated 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 cup flour 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2tbsp light olive oil   From a cold water start, boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and mash. Mix the salmon, potato, a pinch of salt/pepper and half the parsley until combined. Mould the fish mix into round cakes. Mix together the breadcrumbs, parmesan and remaining parsley. Roll the fish cakes in the flour, dip in the beaten egg and then roll in the breadcrumb mix. Heat the oil in the dry pan and bring to a medium heat. Gently dry the fish cakes for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and rest on absorbent paper before serving. Serve with watercress lightly ...Read More

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