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    Check your vision online Take part in the ZEISS Online Vision Screening Check and test the quality of your vision.

    Check here online if it's time you had another eye test. Use the ZEISS Online Vision Screening Check to obtain a quic...

    Understanding Vision 23/09/2021

    Tags: Prevention At the Optometrist

    How do I disinfect my glasses

    Learn why and how to disinfect eyeglasses, smart devices and other high touch items.

    Health + Prevention 01/09/2020

    Tags: Sunglasses Distance Glasses and Reading Glasses

    Black eye - What causes it and how to treat it

    Black eyes can be unsightly and painful. Read about first aid treatment, how long it will last, and the difference be...

    Understanding Vision 24/08/2020

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    Improve your performance with quality prescription sports glasses Optimum vision for athletes

    Both amateurs and serious athletes who need visual correction can drastically improve their vision and ultimately, th...

    Sports + Leisure 26/03/2020

    Tags: Distance Glasses and Reading Glasses Sports and Leisure Eyewear

    Myopia ‘epidemic’ - Why an optometrist visit is a back to school must New shoes, fresh haircut, stationery, uniforms. What about an eye check?

    With the incidence of myopia (short-sightedness) now reaching ‘epidemic’ proportions across the globe, regular eye ex...

    Health + Prevention 18/02/2020

    Tags: Children's Glasses

    Polarised sunglasses: Comfortable vision without distracting glare BETTER VISION explains how polarised lenses reduce irritating glare for optimum vision.

    BETTER VISION explains how polarised lenses can support vision; what does polarised mean; and what you need to know b...

    Sports + Leisure 11/02/2020

    Tags: Sunglasses Sports and Leisure Eyewear

    The best glasses for driving – reach your destination safely Customised lenses won’t only improve poor vision, it will also increase road safety. Here’s what you should know before getting driving glasses.

    Your sight is challenged in many ways when driving, but prescription driving glasses can drastically improve poor vis...

    Driving + Mobility 27/01/2020

    Tags: Progressive Lenses Distance Glasses and Reading Glasses

    Why Australian parents should care about protecting their children's eyes this summer Lee Pepper, Registered Optometrist at Vision Excellence Optometry & Orthokeratology

    As the mercury dials up with the start of summer, most Australian parents know how important it is to ensure their ch...

    Health + Prevention 17/12/2019

    Tags: Children's Glasses

    If your child has blurred vision, it could be a warning sign of myopia (short-sightedness). Myopia is one of the more serious child eye disorders that can affect your kid’s ability to learn and develop.

    Blurred vision could be a sign of a number of child eye disorders. However, myopia (short-sightedness) is a very comm...

    Understanding Vision 10/12/2019

    Tags: Children's Glasses

    Progressive lenses – small masterpieces Glasses fitted with progressive lenses offer the ideal vision solution for those who need to see clearly at multiple distances.

    Progressive lenses are lenses with multiple magnifying powers for near and far vision across the lens surface. It’s u...

    Work Life 26/11/2019

    Tags: Progressive Lenses

    Eye strain, tired eyes, and burning eyes - what causes it and how to get relief.

    After a long day spent working on digital devices, tired, burning eyes, can make it difficult to work and perform eve...

    Driving + Mobility 28/10/2019

    Tags: Progressive Lenses Distance Glasses and Reading Glasses

    Blurry vision – how to manage eye problems that affect your daily life

    Blurry vision can make it difficult to perform everyday tasks. Find out what causes a loss of sharpness in vision, an...

    Understanding Vision 17/10/2019

    Tags: Progressive Lenses Distance Glasses and Reading Glasses

    Too strong, too weak or poorly fitted: what can the wrong spectacle lenses do to your eyes? Various complaints can be traced back to tired eyes

    Do spectacle lenses that are too strong, too weak or otherwise 'wrong' really damage our eyes? Do inadequately correc...

    Understanding Vision 20/05/2019

    Tags: At the Optometrist

    Eyebrows don’t lie What our eyebrows say about us

    Whether we’re scared, confused, disgusted or delighted, our eyebrows can reveal exactly how we’re feeling – and much ...

    Understanding Vision 23/04/2019

    Tags: Basics Vision

    10 tips for healthy eyes How to prevent dry eyes and eyestrain.

    Our eyes have never been under as much strain as they are today. Our modern lifestyle has meant that we hardly look i...

    Health + Prevention 18/04/2019

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    Glaucoma – all you need to know about the second leading cause of blindness Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that affects eye pressure.

    Glaucoma is an umbrella term for a group of complex eye diseases that can lead to vision loss and blindness. It’s oft...

    Health + Prevention 14/03/2019

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    Why kids glasses should offer the best UV protection What all parents should know about protecting children’s eyes from harmful Ultraviolet Radiation (UVR).

    It’s important to protect your child’s skin from Ultraviolet Radiation, but what about their eyes? BETTER VISION expl...

    Health + Prevention 12/03/2019

    Tags: Sunglasses Children's Glasses

    Do your eyes twitch? Symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention

    Twitching often occurs suddenly and is regarded as highly irritating. BETTER VISION explains the causes, how we can r...

    Health + Prevention 11/09/2018

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    What sunglasses are right for your favourite activity? There's a perfect pair of sunglasses for any occasion

    Whether playing sports, spending time on the beach or heading up into the mountains – you'll find the perfect pair of...

    Health + Prevention 27/07/2018

    Tags: Sunglasses

    UV protection in daily life Windowpanes, clothing and glasses – What blocks UV light? What doesn't?

    What blocks UV light? Do windowpanes, car windows or spectacle lenses protect your eyes from UV radiation? What about...

    Health + Prevention 27/07/2018

    Tags: Sunglasses

    UV protection and glare protection What’s the difference?

    Many people think UV protection and glare protection are the same. But they’re actually two completely different thin...

    Health + Prevention 06/07/2018

    Tags: Sunglasses

    Moderate to dense cataract Everything you need to know about operations, treatments and preventive measures

    While cataract is a serious eye disease that could result in blindness if left untreated, it can now be safely cured ...

    Health + Prevention 28/05/2018

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    When do you need to protect your eyes from UV light? Optimal UV protection for all seasons

    Ultraviolet radiation is always present, even when the sun isn't shining brightly. Effective protection from UV radia...

    Health + Prevention 28/05/2018

    Tags: Sunglasses

    First aid for eye sunburn How to identify sunburned eyes and what to do about it

    First aid for eye sunburn: How can you tell if your eyes are sunburned? How can sunburn damage your eyes? What emerge...

    Health + Prevention 16/04/2018

    Tags: Sunglasses

    How are spectacle lenses manufactured? From plastic to glass lenses from ZEISS – everything you wanted to know about the production of spectacle lenses

    The lenses in your glasses have undergone quite a journey. BETTER VISION explains how glass and plastic spectacle len...

    Understanding Vision 28/03/2018

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    The right lenses for optimum vision What lenses are best for what visual impairment?

    There are many vision problems that can limit the way we see things. In most cases, an optimally fitted pair of glass...

    Understanding Vision 14/03/2018

    Tags: Progressive Lenses Distance Glasses and Reading Glasses

    The benefits and disadvantages of UV light Why is it important? What are the risks?

    UV radiation can damage the eyes and skin, and yet we can’t live without it. BETTER VISION explains: What are the dif...

    Health + Prevention 14/03/2018

    Tags: Sunglasses

    What style of glasses is right for me? There's a great pair of frames for every face

    No matter if you want full-rimmed or rimless glasses for a thin face or a round face, or are on the lookout for a pai...

    Lifestyle + Fashion 14/03/2018

    Tags: Eyewear Fashion At the Optometrist

    Swollen eyes, dark circles, red and burning eyes Everything you need to know about possible causes and how to keep them at bay

    Many people suffer from swollen eyes, dark circles, or red or burning eyes. What causes these symptoms?

    Health + Prevention 19/01/2018

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    How do you find a good optician? We'll tell you what's important – from the first eye examination all the way through lens fitting

    Good opticians have certain things in common. BETTER VISION explains what sets a good optician apart from the rest – ...

    Health + Prevention 08/12/2017

    Tags: At the Optometrist

    Recognising vision problems Short-sightedness, long-sightedness, astigmatism, etc.: What vision problems are there and how can we correct them?

    BETTER VISION explains: What visual problems are there, what causes them – and what helps us regain optimum vision?

    Understanding Vision 29/11/2017

    Tags: Progressive Lenses Distance Glasses and Reading Glasses

    Red-green colour deficiency, red-green colour blindness and total colour blindness What are the different types of colour blindness and deficiencies? And how do you recognise them?

    Colour blindness and a red-green colour deficiency are commonplace and often go unnoticed by those affected. What are...

    Understanding Vision 29/11/2017

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    Everything you should know about your new ZEISS precision lenses The moment your journey to better vision begins.

    To ensure that your new lenses are a reliable partner in all of the situations you experience in your everyday life, ...

    Better Vision with ZEISS 29/11/2017

    Tags: At the Optometrist

    The human eye Everything you need to know about the anatomy, structure and functions of our body’s vision centre

    The eye is one of our most important sensory organs – but how does it even work? BETTER VISION gives us all the detai...

    Understanding Vision 24/11/2017

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    And suddenly you see more – even at night and in low light Better vision for night blindness and poor sight at night thanks to innovative lenses

    Better vision even at night. Carl Zeiss Vision’s i.Scription® is a technology developed by the leader in optometry le...

    Driving + Mobility 24/11/2017

    Tags: Distance Glasses and Reading Glasses

    Fast dark. Fast clear: modern self-tinting lenses Whether you’re out in the sun or indoors, you can enjoy 24 hours of excellent vision with ZEISS PhotoFusion photochromic lenses

    Are you looking for a new pair of glasses with self-tinting lenses that will give you 100% protection from the sun an...

    Lifestyle + Fashion 24/11/2017

    Tags: Sunglasses

    The history of glasses From their origins as "reading stones" to lifestyle accessories

    The invention of glasses meant that, for the first time, there was a solution for defective vision. But it took centu...

    Understanding Vision 22/11/2017

    Tags: Progressive Lenses Distance Glasses and Reading Glasses

    Glaucoma, cataract, AMD, etc.: eye diseases and how to catch them in time Symptoms, causes and treatments at a glance

    Eye diseases can have an impact on our vision – and dire consequences for the way we perceive the world around us.

    Health + Prevention 21/11/2017

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    Conjunctivitis, styes, eyelid infection, etc.: The most common eye infections. Everything you need to know: Causes, treatment and prevention

    Eye infections such as conjunctivitis, styes and eyelid inflammation are common and have a number of possible causes....

    Health + Prevention 21/11/2017

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    10 tips for wearing contact lenses What contact lenses are available, what can they do and what aspects are important to provide you with better vision?

    Contact lenses and glasses make a good team. We have compiled a list of 10 tips for wearing contact lenses to ensure ...

    Health + Prevention 21/11/2017

    Tags: Contact Lenses

    Lens coatings: anti-reflective, hard layer, CleanCoat, etc. What lens coatings and differences in quality are there? What are the benefits of lens coatings?

    Lens coatings act as a protective coating, transforming modern plastic lenses into strong everyday objects. How do th...

    Health + Prevention 20/11/2017

    Tags: Glass Finishing

    A checklist for buying new spectacles Glasses for near and far, varifocals, sports spectacles, reading glasses or glasses for the workplace: what do you need to know?

    What’s important when you’re buying a new pair of spectacles? What mistakes should you avoid? What criteria apply to ...

    Health + Prevention 01/11/2017

    Tags: At the Optometrist

    Better vision for athletes They definitely are not just fashionable: Professional and amateur athletes benefit from special sports glasses

    Whether your passion is cross-country skiing, marathon running, tennis, cycling, jogging, golfing or lounging on the ...

    Sports + Leisure 01/11/2017

    Tags: Sports and Leisure Eyewear

    Dry eyes – what to do when they burn and get itchy? Dry eyes are a common reason for people to go to an ophthalmologist.

    It burns, it itches, and it feels like tiny grains of sand are scraping over your pupils. More and more people suffer...

    Health + Prevention 01/11/2017

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    Better vision for seniors Anyone who is over 40 usually needs a pair of glasses. Progressive addition lenses can restore 20/20 vision

    Presbyopia: As of the age of 40, hardly anyone can get by without spectacles. Nevertheless, good vision is not a prob...

    Understanding Vision 31/10/2017

    Tags: Progressive Lenses

    Understanding Vision Good vision is multi-faceted – find out more about the basics of the way people see and what vision aids can help.

    Good vision is multi-faceted – find out more about the basics of the way people see and what vision aids can help.

    31/10/2017

    Work Life Good vision at work – what you should bear in mind.

    Computer glasses can also help you see better and in a more relaxed way at work. Read on to find out everything about...

    31/10/2017

    Sports & Leisure - How glasses can enhance your hobby and sport.

    Our hobbies or favourite sports provide us with some of the most enjoyable moments in our lives. Good, comfortable vi...

    31/10/2017

    Driving & Mobility Always on the go? Whether you’re driving or using mobile devices, we can help you see better.

    Always on the go? Whether you’re driving or using mobile devices, we can help you see better.

    31/10/2017

    Health & Prevention - Find out everything you need to know about the health of your eyes and how to preserve it.

    Find out everything you need to know about the health of your eyes and how to preserve it.

    31/10/2017


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