What Should I Expect During a Comprehensive Eye Exam? Here at The Optical Co, we take extreme care and diligence with eye exams to ensure you get the best care and service, so that we can help identify any problems with your vision or eye health early so that you get the...
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What Is Optical Coherence Tomography?
Optical Coherence Tomography: What Is It? Simply put, OCT is a type of specialised scan that assists optometrists in assessing the health of your eyes by allowing them to see the internal structures. OCT scans go one step further than standard 2D retinal photographs, using...
What Can You Interpret From A Retinal Photograph?
What Can You Interpret From A Retinal Photograph? While up to 90% of all vision loss is preventable, many eye diseases and conditions have few or no early symptoms, meaning that many people don’t realise that anything is amiss until their eyesight starts to change or an...
Medicare Eye Test And Bulk Billing Explained
Medicare Eye Test And Bulk Billing Explained Up to 90% of all vision loss is preventable, so here at the Optical Co, we strongly believe in taking a preventative and proactive approach to your eye health. One of the many ways we do this is by offering bulk billing so...
Why Do We Need Optometrists When There Are Ophthalmologists?
If you’ve ever needed to see an eye doctor with concerns about your eyes, whether that’s to do with your vision, dry or droopy eyes, conjunctivitis, or something else, you may have noticed that there are two main types of eye specialists: optometrists and ophthalmologists. As...
When should I get my baby or child’s eyes tested?
It is important to know that the eyes are part of the brain. If for any reason the eyes themselves and the supporting muscles controlling eye movements and focusing will have a direct impact on the learning, functioning and mobility of any growing child.