The Truth About Blue Light Glasses: Are They Really Good for Your Eyes? Blue light glasses have gained popularity over the past few years, often marketed as the solution to digital eye strain, poor sleep, and even long-term eye damage. But do they actually live up to the hype? Let’s break down what the science…

When it comes to protecting your vision and maintaining healthy eyes for life, where you go for care makes a big difference. While corporate chains may promise convenience or discounts, they can’t always offer the same depth of care and community connection that independent optometrists provide. At Bridge Eye Care, we’re proud to be independently…

Winter Eye Care: Protecting Your Vision During the Colder Months As the temperature drops and we settle into the colder months, it’s easy to overlook how winter can affect our eye health. While South Australia’s winters aren’t harsh compared to other regions, the seasonal changes still bring unique challenges for our eyes. At Bridge Eye…

Children rely heavily on their vision for learning, playing, and exploring the world. Yet, vision problems often go unnoticed because children may not realise their eyesight is poor. Regular eye checks are crucial to ensure children’s eyes develop properly and to prevent potential learning delays or behavioural issues linked to undiagnosed vision problems. Common Vision…

Why is there blood in my eye? Subconjunctival Haemorrhages: What You Need to Know Have you ever noticed a bright red patch on the white of your eye? This is likely a subconjunctival haemorrhage – a common and typically harmless condition that can look alarming but usually resolves on its own without treatment.   What…

What is a cataract?   A cataract is the clouding of the eyes lens that occurs naturally as we age. Similar to a dirty windscreen on a car, the cloudier the cataract, the more difficult it is for light to pass through and see a clear image.   Almost everyone will develop cataracts if they…

Most people have noticed floaters in their vision as they age, and most of the time they are benign, and cause no issues other than mild visual annoyance! However, there are some warning signs to monitor for when noticing new floaters, or sharp flashes of light in your visual field.   What are floaters? Most…

A consultation at BEC starts with your imaging exam. Here our well-trained optical assistants will take 3 images of your eye. One is a photo of the center of the retina which includes the important features of the optic nerve and macula. Secondly, an ultrasound image is taken of the macula. This is the earliest…

Age-related macular degeneration or AMD, is the leading cause of severe vision impairment in people aged over 40 years in Australia. AMD affects the macula or the central region of the retina. It is responsible for all our fine detail vision. When we read, drive, watch tv, or are required to see anything directly in…

Parkinson’s can cause many visual symptoms, ranging from dry eyes to double vision. These symptoms interfere with reading or driving, they can worsen walking or balance problems, and even contribute to hallucinations. The vision problems a Parkinson’s sufferer experiences may be due to the Parkinsons itself, the medications used to treat it, or it could…