<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Eyekonic Optometry</title><link>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/</link><description><![CDATA[Eyekonic Optometry RSS]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:49:00 +0000</pubDate><managingEditor>info@eyekonic.com.au (Eyekonic Optometry)</managingEditor><generator>Eyekonic Optometry</generator><language>en</language><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><atom:link rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="https://www.eyekonic.com.au/"/><item><title><![CDATA[Do you rate VISION as your #1 sense you cannot live without?]]></title><link>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/protecting-your-eyes-throughout-summer-123852-123854-123857-123858-123859-123860-123861-123862</link><guid>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/123862</guid><description><![CDATA[If you have, then you are not alone. That is why looking after the two little windows, that are our eyes, is vital to ensure we can move around independently, exploring and enjoying the world around us.It is beautiful being able to see the smiles of your family and friends. To be able to see their happiness will also makes you feel wonderful and happy too.&nbsp;Sight is precious. That’s why looking after your eyes is extremely important. When was the last time you had your eyes checked?At E...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:49:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB10162/blogImages/6784391dc1591.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="25993"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why you should service your Spectacles]]></title><link>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/protecting-your-eyes-throughout-summer-123852-123854-123857-123858-123859-123860-123861</link><guid>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/123861</guid><description><![CDATA[When you first buy your spectacles or sunglasses, you instantly love them. You handle them with as much care as possible to make sure nothing happens to them and that they stay perfect, just the way you bought them.Over time, however, as we wear our spectacles we start to neglect them a little - hanging them off our shirts and putting them on top of our heads. This is where we, Eyekonic Optometry, can assist. &nbsp;We offer complimentary maintenance service.Each and every pair of Spectacles/Su...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:45:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB10162/blogImages/67843852d7827.png" type="image/png" length="157848"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Night driving can be safety issue]]></title><link>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/protecting-your-eyes-throughout-summer-123852-123854-123857-123858-123859-123860</link><guid>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/123860</guid><description><![CDATA[More than half of traffic accidents happen at night, yet we only spend 25% of our time driving at night. &nbsp;The risk of accidents also increases as we get older. This is due to changes in contrast sensitivity as our eyes adjust from daylight to dusk. During dusk, car headlights are not effective as the sunlight can directly strike your eyes, illuminating the foreground and background reducing contrast on the road.There are other factors distracting your visibility on the road that adds to ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:42:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB10162/blogImages/6784379b820e2.png" type="image/png" length="177135"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are your eyelids red and scratchy?]]></title><link>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/protecting-your-eyes-throughout-summer-123852-123854-123857-123858-123859</link><guid>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/123859</guid><description><![CDATA[BlephEx&nbsp;is a treatment for blepharitis.&nbsp;Do you have dandruff like flakes or other things built up on the eye lashes? Have you tried lid wipes, eye drops and ointments, but the redness and discomfort keep coming back?The bacteria and mites on our skin can produce excess amounts of debris which collects at the base of the lashes or along the eyelash itself. This causes inflammation.BlephEx is a soft, gentle spinning pad that cleans down at the bottom and along the lashes- like an elec...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:39:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[TransitionsTM Generation 8]]></title><link>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/protecting-your-eyes-throughout-summer-123852-123854-123857-123858</link><guid>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/123858</guid><description><![CDATA[It takes about 30 seconds for your clear Transitions™ Generation 8, photochromic lenses, to darken. Once indoors again, these lenses become clear in five minutes or less.The exact adjustment time required for these light-sensitive Transitions™ lenses can vary depending on temperature and the amount of ultraviolet (UV) exposure.UV Exposure:Transitions™ lenses have specialized dyes embedded or bonded to their surface. These dyes contain millions of molecules that produce a chemical reacti...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:28:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make-Up Tips for Spectacle Wearers]]></title><link>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/protecting-your-eyes-throughout-summer-123852-123854-123857</link><guid>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/123857</guid><description><![CDATA[There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to make-up for spectacle wearers.There are few things worth considering; your eye size/shape, and the type of glasses you wear. So, if you are long-sighted, your spectacles will magnify your eyes and make-up. While those who are short-sighted have the opposite problem; your eyes might look smaller.It is important to add definition to your eyes because spectacles can obscure your eyes and eyebrows. Below are some helpful hints to enhance your eyes ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:21:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BEAUTY CAN BE SAFE: Eye makeup for sensitive eyes]]></title><link>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/protecting-your-eyes-throughout-summer-123852-123854-123855-123856</link><guid>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/123856</guid><description><![CDATA[The plethora of eye make-up that is now available certainly leaves us very confused. Choosing the BEST make-up to keep our eyes healthy can also be quite challenging. Some make-up is simply not compatible with our eyes and can instead leave our eyes feeling dry, irritated and itchy.As a guide, we know that certain ingredients may irritate the eyes and should be avoided.These include:Glitter/metallic colours:&nbsp;these get caught in the eyelidsFragrance:&nbsp;may trigger allergies, asthma and ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:14:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB10162/blogImages/678430dd6bc84.png" type="image/png" length="269371"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking after your Child's vision]]></title><link>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/protecting-your-eyes-throughout-summer-123852-123854-123855</link><guid>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/123855</guid><description><![CDATA[Children need to have regular eye check-up, especially before they start school or during kindergarten. If your child is spending time in front of digital devices or reading a lot, then they also need to be regularly checked.Does your child(ren) have any of the below symptoms or signs?Short-sightedness/myopiaIf you or your partner has glasses to see far away (myopia), it is more likely that your child will also develop myopia.The most obvious symptom of myopia is that your child complains of b...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:56:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIPO frames]]></title><link>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/protecting-your-eyes-throughout-summer-123852-123854</link><guid>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/123854</guid><description><![CDATA[LIPO spectacle frames are suitable for babies, children and teenagers. LIPO&nbsp;spectacle frames is a patented system with no metal parts on the frame. These frames are flexible, light weight (8grams) and have nose pads and temples that are fully adjustable and replaceable.This means the frame will fit well, reducing the chance of slipping, meaning that your child will always be looking through the optical center of the lens.Available in many different colours, these frames will definitely g...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:52:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presbyopia]]></title><link>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/protecting-your-eyes-throughout-summer-123853</link><guid>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/123853</guid><description><![CDATA[All of a sudden, you are concentrating harder to read the small writing on the back of food labels, maybe you need to enlarge the font on your phone or perhaps you wish your arms were longer as you hold things further away to see it betterThis is a normal process, called presbyopia, and is not a cause for concern. Good glasses and multifocal contact lenses and/or progressive lenses&nbsp;are now available to ensure that you can enjoy good quality vision across all distances.It begins somewhere ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:42:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glaucoma is a serious eye disease]]></title><link>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/protecting-your-eyes-throughout-summer-123852</link><guid>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/123852</guid><description><![CDATA[Many people with glaucoma don't experience symptoms until it's too lateGlaucoma is a serious eye disease that can lead to blindness if left untreated. Fortunately, early detection and treatment can help prevent vision loss.It's important to note that while glaucoma is often associated with older individuals, it can actually occur at any age, including in children. Therefore, it's essential for people of all ages to get regular eye exams to ensure they have adequate eye health.If you're wondering w...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:28:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB10162/blogImages/6784264cc1962.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="9800"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daylight Savings and Your Vision]]></title><link>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/protecting-your-eyes-throughout-summer-123368-123851</link><guid>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/123851</guid><description><![CDATA[A subtle time change that makes all the differenceDaylight savings will end this Sunday 2nd&nbsp;April 2023. The days will be shorter and the sun’s rays will now be directed at a different angle. &nbsp;It is essential to remember that this change in time can affect our health, especially our sleep and vision.As the end of Daylight savings can impact your eyes, there are many things that you can do to ensure that your eyes remain healthy and adjust smoothly to the different lighting conditio...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:11:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orthokeratology (ortho-k) and its benefits]]></title><link>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/protecting-your-eyes-throughout-summer-123368-123369-123850</link><guid>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/123850</guid><description><![CDATA[Revolutionize Your Eye Sight While You SleepOrthokeratology, or ortho-k, is a myopia correcting, non-surgical therapy that offers many lifestyle benefits to both children and adults. This therapy involves wearing gas-permeable contact lenses at night, while you sleep, which gently reshape the front surfaces of your eyes.Here are some of the ways ortho-k can benefit you/your child:Ortho-k is designed to correct myopia, short/near-sightedness. It has also been found to reduce the progression of m...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jan 2025 20:02:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Best Spectacle Frame Materials for Your Eyewear]]></title><link>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/protecting-your-eyes-throughout-summer-123368-123369</link><guid>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/123369</guid><description><![CDATA[Don’t compromise on quality or styleSpectacles have evolved with time and so have the materials used to make them. The frame is a crucial component that holds the lenses in place and is constantly in contact with its wearer. The frame material affects its durability, comfort, and appearance.Let’s explore the most common spectacle frame materials, to help you choose the perfect frame for your eyewear.Metal Frames: Classic metal frames come in stainless steel, titanium, and aluminum. Stainl...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 02:40:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Myopia Management for children wearing Spectacles]]></title><link>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/protecting-your-eyes-throughout-summer-123368</link><guid>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/123368</guid><description><![CDATA[New! Zeiss MyoCare for Myopia ControlThere are now more children needing glasses to see far away and it's even more concerning that their vision can change very quickly, progressively increasing&nbsp;their risk of suffering from&nbsp;serious eye conditions, like retinal detachment.&nbsp;Zeiss has just launched a new spectacle lens which can assist&nbsp;in controlling the progression of myopia.Zeiss MyoCareIntroducing&nbsp;ZEISS MyoCare&nbsp;lenses - a breakthrough solution for controlling myop...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 02:06:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB10162/blogImages/671ef20ba26e0.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="28280"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protecting your eyes throughout Summer]]></title><link>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/protecting-your-eyes-throughout-summer</link><guid>https://www.eyekonic.com.au/blog/post/view/post/123322</guid><description><![CDATA[As the summer sun graces us with its warmth, it's crucial to remember that your eyes need protection too!Extended exposure to sunlight heightens the likelihood of developing eye conditions such as cataracts and macular degeneration. Given the sensitivity of our eyes, the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun should not be underestimated.UV Protection in Summer Sun:Don't forget about UV protection, even in winter. Wear sunglasses that block 100% of UVA and UVB rays to shield your...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://assets.cdn.thewebconsole.com/S3WEB10162/blogImages/67158bcae6f6b.png" type="image/png" length="813198"/></item></channel></rss>
