Eye Specialist Institute in Varsity Lakes, Queensland | Optician

Eye Specialist Institute

Locality: Varsity Lakes, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5570 8600

Address: 1 Lake Orr Dr 4227 Varsity Lakes, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.eyespecialistinstitute.com.au

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25.01.2022 Fellow sufferers of foggy glasses, sandpaper-dry contact lenses and terrible vision, read on. This is a safe space for us to commiserate while squinting at one another in confusion. Ive resented my crappy eyesight since Year 5, when I first got glasses $39 goggles a la Napoleon Dynamite (but like, before that look became ironically trendy). I counted down the weeks until I could get contact lenses, but these were a menace of their own. Both for the eyes, and the emotional ...state. They get foggy and itchy. They slide around as they please, and disappear halfway up your eyelid without notice. Five years later I learnt I was allergic to one of the key ingredients in them, but still, they proved inconvenient as hell... READ MORE -->

23.01.2022 Just a reminder that ESI will be closed from this Saturday 24th December and will re-poen on Tuesday 3rd January. For all emergencies please contact the Gold Coast University Hospital on 1300 744 284 or alternatively see your local optometrist for all non-urgent enquiries. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday season.

22.01.2022 Amblyopia or lazy eye is one of the most common causes of visual impairment in children. "Amblyopia is a reduction of vision in one eye because of abnormal visual experience early in life. Amblyopia not only has deficits in vision, but it causes deficits in 3D depth perception, reading and fine motor skills," Dr. Krista Kelly, Retina Foundation of the Southwest explains. In this randomized trial, children were assigned to two groups, one that used an iPad game for treatment ...and the other who used patching. After two weeks the group that patched also took home the game. "We found that at the 2 week visit children who had the iPad game improved much more than children who patchedBoth groups improved about 2 lines of vision on the letter chartand about 40% of the children recovered normal vision, " Dr. Kelly said. READ MORE -->

22.01.2022 Were sponsoring the North Burleigh Nippers this season, advocating for sun safety and pteryigum awareness. Check out all the pics below. Stay safe this summer!

21.01.2022 We had a great time at staff training yesterday. Sian from Abbot Medical Optics hosted an information session on all the lenses they have to offer. Very informative! Great to know what new products we can offer our clients.

20.01.2022 Thank you to our fantastic client Jane for the lovely testimonial. "I am not used to being treated like royalty. The staff are all you could wish for. From Megan on the desk to Dr Bourke in surgery. You would be hard pressed to improve. Being used to the public health system I was pleasantly surprised." - Jane, D.... Talk to us today about getting the help you need to ensure your vision is clear!

18.01.2022 Our in-room orthoptist, Cathy, together with Dr Ben Gibbons gave a great talk on cataract surgery and the different types of lenses available and why we use each one. It was a very informative and educational discussion. Thanks Cathy and Dr Ben! Check out the pics below -->

18.01.2022 Just a reminder that ESI is closed and will repoen on Tuesday 3rd January. For all emergencies please contact the Gold Coast University Hospital on 1300 744 284 or alternatively see your local optometrist for all non-urgent enquiries. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday season.

16.01.2022 Look at all that yellow! Were sponsoring the North Burleigh Nippers this season, advocating for sun safety and pteryigum awareness.

16.01.2022 We hosted our team Pink Ribbon morning tea on Wednesday. Elle (Dr Bourkes PA) baked a delicious array of sweet treats for our team to enjoy. We also raffled off a beautiful pink hamper all to raise funds for the cancer council.... We raised a total of $330 through donations and the hamper raffle! The hamper was won by our filing clerk, Carolyn! Congratulations!

15.01.2022 WHAT CAUSES A CATARACT? Cataracts is one of the most common eye conditions and are a normal part of the ageing process. A cataract develops when the crystalline lens of the eye starts to discolour and harden as the protein structure within the lens deteriorates. They are common in people who are over the age of 60, however some people are born with hereditary cataracts. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A CATARACT?... - Cloudy vision - Double vision in one eye - A decline in far vision, near vision or both - Increased sensitivity to bright light and glare - Difficulty driving, reading and recognising faces - Reduced contrast sensitivity - Altered colour perception - Reduced brightness/intensity of colour Worried this might be you? Give us a call to book in an appointment.

14.01.2022 WHAT IS MACULAR DEGENERATION? Macular degeneration is a condition that affects a persons central vision, and the area affected is called the macula. Cases are typically seen in people aged 50 years and older, and it is the most common cause of vision impairment in this age group. It can cause loss of central vision and possible distortion, making straight lines appear bent, and letters or numbers jumbled when reading. Peripheral vision usually remains unaffected. If youre worried youre suffering from macular degeneration, give us a call.

14.01.2022 Happy New Year! We hope you had a wonderful night celebrating the new year. Were excited to see you all again in 2017!

10.01.2022 WHAT CAUSES DROOPY EYELIDS? Drooping of the upper lid occurs due to an increased weight on the eyelid from: - excess upper lid skin (dermatochalasis)... - relaxation/weakness of the muscle in the upper eyelid that usually opens the eye (ptosis) - drooping of the eyebrow downwards (brow ptosis). It is commonly an age-related change. If you suffer from this condition and want to do something about it? Contact ESI on 07 5570 8600 .

09.01.2022 WHAT IS AN EPIRETINAL MEMBRANE? An Epiretinal Membrane occurs when a thin layer of cells grows over the retina, with time these cells contract and form scar-tissue. As the scar-tissue continues to contract, it can pull and distort the shape of the macula resulting in blurry and wavy central vision. Epiretinal membranes will impair straight-ahead activities, such as driving or reading. If youre suffering from this condition, call ESI on 07 5570 8600 to discuss what we can do to help.

09.01.2022 The lovely Monique is currently holidaying in Japan! Check out a few of her snaps below. Looking forward to hearing about all your travels Monique!

08.01.2022 ESI is now performing #anti-wrinkle #injections as part of our broader suite of services. Performed by Dr Heather Russell and Nina Kennedy RN at just $12 per unit. Call ESI on 07 5570 8600 today to book in.

08.01.2022 Merry Christmas from the team at ESI! We hope you have a safe and enjoyable day with your loved ones.

07.01.2022 Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? ESI is now doing anti-wrinkle injections, starting from just $3.95 per unit. Performed by Dr Russell and two fully qualified injectables nursing staff, this is the perfect gift for a friend, family member or yourself! Call the Varsity office on (07) 5570 8600 to book.

06.01.2022 #Google and the UKs government health service have partnered to study whether computers can be trained to spot degenerative #eye problems early enough to prevent blindness. The aim is to give doctors a #digital tool that can read an eye-scan test and recognise problems faster.

05.01.2022 Our Ophthalmic Technician, Olivia, is competing in a Cross Fit competition at the start of October. Shes been training hard to win the All Star Sports QLD qualifier event! Check out her progress -->

05.01.2022 Just a reminder that ESI will be closed from Saturday 24th December and will repoen on Tuesday 3rd January. For all emergencies please contact the Gold Coast University Hospital on 1300 744 284 or alternatively see your local optometrist for all non-urgent enquiries. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday season.

04.01.2022 Help us raise funds and awareness for womens cancer research! Weve put together a pink hamper, full of goodies, to help raise funds for womens cancer research. The hamper is travelling around our three locations so you can help us in raising funds. ... If you see the pink hamper, please help by donating. The raffle will be drawn on Wednesday 12 October and the winner will be notified.

03.01.2022 Children love tablets and smartphones, but its contributing to a spike in short-sightedness. They can calm a child in seconds and keep them entertained for hours. Tablets and smartphones have become an essential kid-wrangling item for many car trips, restaurants, waiting rooms, you name it.... But theres a catch: the more kids watch things up close on screens, the more they put their eyes in danger. Short-sightedness (or myopia) is rising at an alarming rate in Australia a recent study has shown that it now affects 19 per cent of 12-year-olds, which is almost double the amount in 2005. READ MORE -->

03.01.2022 A variety of #eye problems are associated with the onset of #headaches. Squinting, straining, or pressure and swelling of the eye can all trigger pain in parts of the head. Common eye problems that can cause or contribute to headaches are described in more detail below. READ MORE -->

02.01.2022 Thank you to the lovely client who gifted Elle with this beautiful bunch of flowers! Elle received the flowers from a patient who is overseas for a couple of months. The patient had a terrible time trying to get injections done overseas so Elle has been helping her organise them. Great work Elle!

02.01.2022 Make sure youre looking your best for the New Year! ESI is now performing anti-wrinkle injections, starting from just $3.95 per unit. Performed by Dr Russell and two fully qualified injectables nursing staff, this is the perfect way to kick off the New Year in style.... Call the Varsity office on (07) 5570 8600 to book.

01.01.2022 ESI will be closed from Saturday 24th December and will repoen on Tuesday 3rd January. For all emergencies please contact the Gold Coast University Hospital on 1300 744 284 or alternatively see your local optometrist for all non-urgent enquiries. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday season.

01.01.2022 Sometimes when a person is an inpatient of the public health system, public health funds will not allow patients to have private treatment while currently admitted. Our patient Michael recently had a stroke and was a patient at the local public hospital. He needed urgent eye treatment but his health fund wouldnt allow it. So we transported Michael to our Coolangatta rooms so he could have his vision saving intravitreal injection by Dr Bourke. ... Michael, we hope youre feeling better!

01.01.2022 Sadly, this week was Shellis last week with us. Shelli has been with us for the last 11 and half years and will be very much missed. "Please pass my big thanks to all the stuff at ESI. The beautiful words and good wishes from each of you really touched my heart. I will enjoy my retired life definitely. I wish all of you have good healthy and happy life. So Long." - Shelli