Sydney Optometrists Highlight Long-Term Risks of High Myopia
While glasses and standard contact lenses correct blurred distance vision, they do not slow the structural changes occurring inside the eye.
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Myopia‑Control and Long‑Term Vision Health
The prevalence of myopia (near‑sightedness) is rising worldwide, and with it, the importance of early intervention and long‑term wellness care.
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Screen Time in Baby Prams Is A Growing Concern for Eye Development
Reports of babies and toddlers being given mobile phones and tablets in prams as a distraction while parents shop have shocked Australian optometrists Gary Rodney and Jacqueline Gattegno. As a Master of Optometry, Smart Vision Behavioural Optometrist, and Fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (FIAOMC), Rodney has spent years studying myopia…
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Enhancing Neural Processing in Myopic Vision Through Perceptual Learning
The myopia epidemic continues to grow at an alarming rate, with estimates suggesting that by 2050, nearly 50% of the world’s population will be affected. The Covid-19 pandemic further accelerated this trend, as lockdowns and increased screen time forced more children and adults into sedentary indoor lifestyles, depriving their eyes of essential outdoor exposure and…
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Why Clear Eyesight Isn’t Enough for Good Vision
Many people assume that sight and vision are the same, but they are two distinct functions that work together to help us see, process, and understand the world. According to Gary Rodney, Master of Optometry, Smart Vision Behavioural Optometrist, and Founder of the Smart Vision Optometry system, and Jacquie Gattegno, Orthokeratologist and Principal Optometrist at…
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Why Many Parents Underestimate Myopia and Its Long-Term Impact
The number of children developing myopia (short-sightedness) is increasing at an alarming rate, with younger children being diagnosed at a growing pace. Despite this, a global survey has found that one in four parents do not understand the term “myopia” or the potential long-term impact it can have on their child’s eye health and quality…
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Understanding Myopia Control
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…
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When to Schedule Your Child’s First Eye Exam
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…
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Mosman Behavioural Optometry eye health care in kids and adults
One part of the brain conjures up an image based on the data it receives from the eyes. Other parts of the brain interpret it. The gift of sight involves much more than just the eyes.
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Myopia Control: What it is and Why it’s More Important Than Ever
Nearsightedness Explained Despite advances in myopia control, most people still think that short-sightedness is just something that happens. “Most people think that you’re either short-sighted or you’re not,” says Gary Rodney, an internationally-recognised Fellow of the Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control based in Sydney. “They also see the progression of myopia as being inevitable,…
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Sports Vision Performance | Smart Vision Optometry, Sydney
Sportspeople are always very focused on their training, and many professional and amateur athletes have come to appreciate the fact that training their eyes can improve their overall performance. The benefits of enhancing visual performance in sports are widely recognised. There’s even an International Sports Vision Association (ISVA). Australian behavioural optometrist and Fellow of the…
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Jobs That Could Place One’s Vision at Risk – What They Are and What to do About It
All occupations have their risks. They may be obvious or insidious, and it’s often the latter that gets the least attention. “At Eyes in Design, we deal with patients facing a variety of workplace hazards that can affect their vision, and knowing what they are is the first step towards dealing with them effectively,” says…
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Why Maintaining Good Eye Health is Vital
Studies have shown that for most of those with poor eye health, eye impairments, and vision loss, the consequences are likely to go way beyond seeing objects as doubled, distorted or a blur, and into the arena of quality of life, which involves functioning and convenience and emotional well-being. And, according to Australian behavioural optometrist…
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Behavioural Optometry and How it Saves Vision
Behavioural optometry looks at the bigger picture when it comes to vision. Rather than purely checking the clarity of sight it revolves around how effective that sight is in terms of its functionality, usefulness, relevance, and accuracy. Australian behavioural optometrist, Jacqueline Gattegno, says all of these are revealed in the way people (and children in particular)…
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Vision Misalignment and Anxiety an Unhealthy Partnership
A good deal of mystery still revolves around the link between vision misalignment and anxiety problems, but what is clear is that there is one, and it’s not a healthy relationship for either of them, according to Australian behavioural optometrist Jacqueline Gattegno. She says while these problems are very different, they are similar in how…
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Functional Vision and Why it is Important
Nothing functions properly if those operating it don’t know how to apply and use it. That applies to technology, equipment or appliances, which can easily be seen, but require active input in order to work. But it also applies to functional vision which is the ability to physically and mentally react to what’s seen, according…
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How Vision Differs Between Eye, Mind, and Brain
It’s not just the eyes people see in the mirror that determine how people see and understand what they look at. Two other “Eye” systems, the powerful and analytic Brain’s Eye and the imaginative Mind’s Eye also play large roles in the extremely complex visual system. Each deals with sight and vision differently and all…
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What Can Cause Sudden Blurry Vision
When vision suddenly becomes blurred in one eye, or in both, it’s important to find out why as soon as possible. And in some cases, seeing an eye doctor should be immediate to avoid serious eye problems, according to Australian behavioural optometrist Jacqueline Gattegno of Smart Vision Optometry. She says that although there are a…
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How Vision Problems Can Affect Driving
With an Italian study finding that 60% of car accidents could be linked to vision problems, it is vital that people don’t rely solely on their car’s condition to keep them safe on the road, but also make sure that their vision is capable of meeting the demands placed on it, according to Australian behavioural…
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Statistics Tell Horror Story About Vision Problems
Statistics gathered by surveys, studies and research into visual impairment paint a dismal picture of a world where one out of three people are not seeing clearly, according to Gary Rodney, Australian Behavioural Optometrist, Master of Optometry and Fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (FIAOMC). And he says the worst of…
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