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    The Link Between Myopia and Cataracts

    Published: 1 September 2020 · Last updated: 16 September 2026 · Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance Myopia and cataracts are different conditions, but population studies show an association between myopia and some forms of cataract. A cataract can also change the eye’s focusing power and make a prescription more short-sighted. This does not…

  • Managing the Effects Screen Time Has on the Eyes

    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…

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    Perceptual Vision a Major Player in a Winning Team

    Published: 19 May 2020 | Last updated: 15 September 2026 | Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance Visual demands differ between sports An athlete may need to see detail clearly, follow a moving target, shift focus, judge distance and timing, use peripheral information and coordinate a visual decision with movement. The mix changes between…

  • Patient Alert: Play Your Part in Ortho-K Myopia Treatment

    Published: 7 May 2020 | Last updated: 15 September 2026 | Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance Why regular Ortho-K follow-up matters Orthokeratology uses specially fitted rigid gas-permeable lenses worn during sleep. Their effect is temporary, so the prescribed wearing pattern and follow-up schedule matter. Reviews allow the optometrist to check vision, corneal health,…

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    Myopia Fellow Reacts to Nearsightedness of Survey Responses

    Published: 25 April 2020 | Last updated: 15 September 2026 | Publisher: Smart Vision Optometry At a glance What the Australian survey found The peer-reviewed paper Knowledge, perspectives and clinical practices of Australian optometrists in relation to childhood myopia analysed 239 completed questionnaires. That was a 6% completed response rate, so its results should be…