Eyecare Information

We all love our ability to see. But as we age, our vision changes and we can be susceptible to a range of eye health related concerns.. It is therefore vital that our eyes receive constant care and attention throughout our lives.
We at Prevue Eyewear will be your first line of defence against possible eye problems. Our training and knowledge has given us the expertise to recognize and recommend appropriate treatment for a variety of visual conditions.
Below is a table of some of the most common optical conditions that people encounter. If you are experiencing any of these, or are uncertain as to what is wrong with your vision, please contact your nearest Prevue Eyewear branch immediately where we can conduct a bulk billed eye examination.
Early diagnosis and management is the key to maintaining your optical health.
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CONDITIONCOMMON SIGNSCOMMON AGE OF ONSET**
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Myopia (Near-sightedness)Objects seem blurred from far, but clear from closeAny age
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Hyperopia (Long-sightedness)Objects seem blurred up close, but clear from farAny age
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AstigmatismBlurred vision, born out of inability to focus
Headaches, fatigue or squintingAny age -
PresbyopiaProgressively harder over time to focus on objects at a near rangeOver 40
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Amblyopia (Lazy eye)Poor vision, including deficient depth perception, contrast and motion sensitivityEarly childhood
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CataractCloudy vision, which can affect visual clarity and contrast sensitivityOver 50
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GlaucomaProgressive loss in visual fieldOver 40
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Macular DegenerationGradual vision lossOver 65
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Colour ImpairmentAltered colour perceptionsBirth
Our optometry staff will conduct a personal assessment of your optical health, providing recommendations tailored to your situation. If necessary, we have a variety of additional eye tests to ensure we provide you with the most thorough eye examination.
*Please note that each pair of eyes are unique, so if you are experiencing any changes to your vision, call and speak to one of our optometrists.
**Condition varies according to age and is not exclusively unique to age groups listed above.