Screen Time Surge Linked to Rising Digital Eye Strain in Children
From online learning platforms to smartphones and gaming devices, Australian families are spending more time than ever focusing on near tasks.
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Early Eye Assessments Encouraged as School Demands Increase
While many families associate eye tests with blurry distance vision, practitioners say classroom performance relies on a far broader range of visual skills — including eye teaming, tracking, focusing stamina and visual processing efficiency.
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Adult Visual Comfort & Digital‑Ergonomic Wellness
In today’s digital‑intensive world, vision isn’t just about seeing in the distance — it’s about managing screens, near‑work, mixed lighting, multiple devices, extended hours and fatigue.
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Protecting Vision in High-Risk Occupations
Published: 16 January 2025 · Last updated: 14 September 2026 · Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance: Workplace eye protection starts with the specific hazard. Safety eyewear, sun protection and screen-comfort measures serve different purposes; an eye examination supports individual care but does not replace workplace controls. Understanding Workplace Hazards to Eye Health Workplace…
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The Impact of Video Games on Eye Health
Practical, evidence-based guidance on video games, screen comfort, children’s near work, blue-light glasses and when to arrange an eye assessment.
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Protecting Your Vision at Work
Proactive Measures to Prevent Workplace Injuries Preventing workplace accidents, especially those that affect the eyes, is crucial. Gary Rodney, founder of Smart Vision Optometry in Sydney, and Jacquie Gattegno, principal senior optometrist at Eyes InDesign Smart Vision Optometry Bondi, emphasise the importance of proactive hazard management. “It’s easy to critique safety measures after an accident,…
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Bondi Behavioural Optometrist Urges All On Computer Vision Syndrome Management
Jacquie Gattegno, a Smart Vision Optometrist at Eyes InDesign Bondi, discusses the symptoms of CVS and how to manage problems occurring from digital eye strain as well as how to reduce their effects.
