behavioural optometry

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    Spotting Early Vision or Developmental Eye Issues in Children

    Every day, parents guide their children through significant milestones—learning to crawl, walk, speak, and toilet train. Yet when it comes to vision and vision skills, many feel uncertain. As Gary Rodney, founder and creator of Smart Vision Optometry and Master of Optometry, Behavioural Optometrist and Fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control…

  • Understanding the Connection Between Blepharitis and Dry Eye Syndrome  

    Why These Conditions Often Go Hand in Hand   Red, itchy, irritated eyes and inflamed eyelids are more than just a minor nuisance—they may signal the presence of blepharitis, a chronic inflammation of the eyelid margins. While blepharitis is not always synonymous with dry eye disease, the two conditions often appear together. In fact, blepharitis is…

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    Seeing the Future Clearly: How Orthokeratology and Vision Therapy Can Help You  

    Why This Matters   Myopia (short‑sightedness) is rising globally, especially among children. It’s not just about needing glasses — high myopia increases risks of eye disease later in life. A proactive approach is now possible: orthokeratology (Ortho‑K) combined with behavioural optometry and vision therapy offers a way to manage and slow the progression of myopia, while…

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    Could Everyone Be Short-Sighted by 2050?

    Myopia, or short-sightedness, is on the rise at an alarming rate. What was once a relatively uncommon condition is now affecting nearly a third of the global population, and projections suggest that by 2050, half of the world’s people may have a significantly high degree of myopia. Australian Smart Vision behavioural optometrist Gary Rodney, a…

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    The Impact of Eye Tracking on Vision and Learning

    In our fast-paced world, keeping track of daily tasks and responsibilities can be overwhelming. But for many individuals, an even greater challenge lies in their ability to track what they see. Vision is more than just clarity—it’s about how well the eyes work together to follow movement, focus on objects, and process information efficiently. According…

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    Protecting Vision in High-Risk Occupations  

    Understanding Workplace Hazards to Eye Health   Every occupation comes with risks, but some of the most overlooked involve our vision. Whether the danger is from environmental factors or prolonged tasks, the impact on eye health can be significant if not addressed. “At Eyes InDesign, we work with patients from various industries and help them manage…

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    Why Eye Screening for Diabetics is so Important

    It’s certainly possible to lead a full life despite living with diabetes, but being extra vigilant about a range of possible complications that are associated with it will be important. Regular eye exams should be part of a health-conscious lifestyle, particularly for those living with diabetes, says Australian behavioural optometrist and fellow of the International…

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    Eye Tracking and How it Affects Our Vision

    Most people find it hard enough just to keep track of their everyday lives with all the pressures, demands, and to-do lists associated with it. And that’s merely keeping up to date with routines. It’s way harder for one in four of the global population, whose eyes can’t team up enough to track what they…

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    Perceptual Vision a Major Player in a Winning Team

    Some say that keeping your eye on the ball is all that’s required to be a good athlete. But during the last three decades both sports trainers and vision experts, like Australian behavioural optometrists Gary Rodney and Jacqueline Gattegno from Smart Vision Optometry, have become increasingly aware that while that fixed focus is definitely necessary,…

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