Enhancing Visual Performance to Boost Athletic Abilities Sportspeople are increasingly recognising the importance of training their eyes to enhance overall performance. Both professional and amateur athletes are discovering that visual training can significantly improve their game. The benefits of improving visual performance in sports are well documented, with organisations such as the International Sports Vision…
Understanding the Effects of Gaming on Vision and How to Maintain Eye Health in a Digital Age As technology integrates itself further into daily life, video games have become a prevalent pastime for both young and old. This rising popularity brings concerns about the impact of gaming on vision, a concern echoed by many parents…
The Magic of Orthokeratology It’s called Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, and it involves using contact lenses. But instead of wearing contacts by day, explains Gary Rodney, founder of Smart Vision Optometry in Sydney and Fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (FIAOMC), they are worn while you sleep. Orthokeratology is designed to guide…
Insights from Smart Vision Behavioural Optometrists on Myopia Management Despite significant advances in myopia control, many still perceive short-sightedness as an unavoidable condition. Gary Rodney, founder of Smart Vision Optometry in Sydney, and Jacquie Gattegno, principal senior Smart Vision behavioural optometrist at Eyes InDesign Smart Vision Optometry Bondi, emphasise the importance of understanding myopia and…
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,…
Early Eye Examinations are a Crucial Step for Children’s Vision Health Beyond routine paediatric screenings, many parents are uncertain about when to schedule their child’s first eye exam. Gary Rodney, founder of Smart Vision Optometry in Sydney and Fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (FIAOMC), and Jacquie Gattegno, principal senior optometrist…
Australian behavioural optometrist Gary Rodney, fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (FIAOMC), whose Smart Vision Optometry has a special interest in this area, says that many parents are at a loss when it comes to assisting their children with their eyesight or vision, and just as many are overlooking the symptoms of potential vision disorders.
Irlen Syndrome is a visual perception processing disorder. According to statistics, Irlen Syndrome is identified and treated appropriately, in one in two children and adults worldwide with learning and perception issues. However, leaders in the field of behavioural optometry, like Gary Rodney a fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (FIAOMC), are now debating whether these figures really reflect the causes of perception issues or whether they are the outcome of incorrect diagnoses brought on by subpar eye exams.
Gary Rodney, a Smart Vision Behavioural Optometrist at Eyes InDesign Mosman, believes it is important for people to understand blindness and visual impairment. “There is a large population of blind or visually impaired people in the world. The severity of their blindness or impairment varies, depending on the causes,” says Rodney.
Gary Rodney, Master of Optometry and Fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (FIAOMC) based at the Smart Vision Optometry Eyes InDesign Mosman clinic, explains the reasons for eye floaters as well as ways they can be treated.
Gary Rodney, a Smart Vision Behavioural Optometrist at Eyes InDesign Mosman, raises awareness of CVI as it is one of the leading causes of blindness in children and more attention should be paid towards it. Adults can also develop CVI after a traumatic brain injury. This is known as acquired CVI.
Jacqueline Gattegno, a Smart Vision Behavioural Optometrist at Eyes InDesign Bondi, sheds light on the different kinds of eye twitches. “Eye twitches can be classified into three types. The first is a general eye spasm, the second is a Benign Essential Blepharospasm and the third is a Hemifacial Spasm,” explains Jacqueline.
Jacqueline Gattegno, a Smart Vision Behavioural Optometrist at Eyes InDesign Bondi, provides information that can help people cope with, or avoid the problem of eye allergies this spring.
Jacqueline Gattegno, a Smart Vision Behavioural Optometrist at Eyes InDesign Bondi states the importance of raising awareness of Hypertropia as very few people know about this condition. Even though it is uncommon, it is still important for people to know the symptoms, causes and treatments.
Sunglasses are a way of expressing your style but are also a functional way to protect your eyes from the sun. Eyes InDesign Mosman, makes it easy to stay up to date with the latest sunglasses trends because they stock designer sunglasses from leading Australian and European fashion brands.
Jacqueline Gattegno, a Smart Vision Behavioural Optometrist at Eyes InDesign Bondi expresses the importance of staying hydrated and how integral it is for the whole body including the eyes!
Gary Rodney, an Australian Smart Vision Optometrist and fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control at Eyes InDesign Mosman, is passionate about helping children pinpoint their eye issues and ultimately resolve their problems.
Gary Rodney, a SmartVision Behavioural Optometrist at Eyes InDesign Mosman, aims to raise awareness on cataracts as well as to let people know how to prevent or manage the problem.
Jacqueline Gattegno, a SmartVision Behavioural Optometrist at Eyes InDesign Bondi wants to educate people on the risks of contact lenses, how to avoid those risks, and how to practise good contact lens health.
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.
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