College students spend too much time studying in front of computer screens, and not enough time caring for their eyes. This is resulting in an explosion of progressive eye deterioration globally. Gary Rodney, the Founder of Smart Vision Optometry and a leading Smart Vision Optometrist at Eyes InDesign Mosman, explains ways students can minimise eye strain and headaches.
Published: 24 August 2020 | Last updated: 16 September 2026 | Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance What is myopia? Myopia, also called short-sightedness or near-sightedness, means distant objects look blurred because light focuses in front of the retina rather than on it. It commonly develops when the eye grows too long from front…
Published: 18 August 2020 | Last updated: 16 September 2026 | Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance What is eye tracking? The eyes use several movement systems. Saccades are quick shifts from one target to another, pursuits follow a moving target, and fixations hold gaze on a point long enough to gather visual information….
Published: 17 August 2020 | Last updated: 16 September 2026 | Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance What is digital eye strain? Digital eye strain describes symptoms that can occur during or after sustained use of computers, tablets, phones and other near displays. Symptoms may include tired or sore eyes, dryness, burning, headaches, neck…
Published: 6 July 2020 | Last updated: 15 September 2026 | Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance What is a cataract? A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye. The lens normally helps focus light onto the retina. As it becomes cloudy, vision may become blurred, hazy or less colourful….
