Eyecare Information

We all love our ability to see. But as we live and our body goes through changes, so does our visionary experience. 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.

• CONDITION
  COMMON SIGNS
  COMMON AGE OF ONSET**
• Myopia (Near-sightedness)
  Objects seem blurred from far, but clear from close
  Any age
• Hyperopia (Long-sightedness)
  Objects seem blurred up close, but clear from far
  Any age
• Astigmatism
  Blurred vision, born out of inability to focus
  Headaches, fatigue or squinting
  Any age
• Presbyopia
  Progressively harder over time to focus on objects at a near range
  Over 40
• Amblyopia (Lazy eye)
  Poor vision, including deficient depth perception, contrast and motion sensitivity
  Early childhood
• Cataract
  Cloudy vision, which can affect visual clarity and contrast sensitivity
  Over 50
• Glaucoma
  Progressive loss in visual field
  Over 40
• Macular Degeneration
  Gradual vision loss
  Over 65
• Colour Impairment
  Altered colour perceptions
  Birth

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.