Learn how to protect your child’s eyesight with effective myopia control strategies, including Miyosmart lenses. Early intervention can slow myopia progression and safeguard long-term eye health.

Have you ever noticed tiny spots, squiggly lines, or flashes of light in your vision? You’re not alone, many people experience flashes and floaters at some point in their lives.

Most of the time, they’re completely harmless and a normal part of ageing. But sometimes, they can be an early warning sign of a more serious problem that needs urgent attention.

Our eyes are one of the most important, and often overlooked, parts of our health. While most of us wouldn’t skip a regular dental check-up or health screening, it’s easy to forget that our vision also needs ongoing care.

At Bright Eyes Optics in Mona Vale, we often get asked, “How often should I have my eyes tested?” The answer depends on your age, eye health, and whether you wear glasses or contact lenses.

When you collect your glasses prescription from your optometrist, you might notice a few unfamiliar terms and numbers. But what do they actually mean?

Let’s break down what your prescription means, and the different lenses available to bring your world into focus.

At Bright Eyes Optics in Mona Vale, we’re passionate about helping our community protect their eyes year-round, because good vision starts with good protection.

Let’s take a closer look at why sunglasses are so important and how to choose the right pair for you.

Blurry vision can sneak up on you, maybe you’ve noticed that reading your phone takes a bit more effort, or distant signs aren’t quite as sharp as they used to be. While it’s common and often easily corrected, blurry vision can have a range of causes, from natural changes in your eyes to more serious conditions that need attention.

Do your eyes often feel itchy, watery, sore, or blurry? If so, you might be experiencing dry eyes, a condition that’s becoming increasingly common in Australia. Studies suggest that a large majority of Australians, over 85% have experienced some form of dry eye at some point in their lives. Certain times of year, like winter, can make symptoms worse due to cold, dry air, indoor heating, and smoke from wood fires.

Your child may be ready for a new school year with a fresh backpack and shiny new shoes, but what about their vision? One in four school-age kids has an undetected vision problem that can affect learning, behaviour, and self-esteem. At Bright Eyes Optics in Mona Vale, we’re making it easy for Northern Beaches families to start the term with clarity.

Much like a camera lens, the natural lens of your eye focuses light onto the retina to create clear images. When cataracts develop, this once-transparent lens becomes cloudy, leading to blurred or impaired vision.

Eye strain, or eye fatigue, occurs when your eyes become overworked due to prolonged focus on bright screens, close-up tasks, or extended periods of concentration. Just like any muscle in the body, the muscles surrounding the eyes can become fatigued from overuse, leading to discomfort and vision issues.

Glaucoma is a progressive eye condition that damages the optic nerve, leading to vision loss—primarily affecting peripheral vision. This means you may see clearly in the center of your vision while gradually losing sight in the outer areas. Because glaucoma develops slowly, many people don’t realize they have it until significant vision loss has occurred.

Diabetic retinopathy is a serious eye condition that develops as a complication of diabetes. It occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can lead to vision loss and, in severe cases, blindness.