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Westmead Eyes Optometrists

Locality: Westmead, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9635 8464

Address: Shop T204a 2145 Westmead, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.westmeadeyes.com.au

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18.01.2022 Gone are the warm summer days, and while winter is here it doesn't mean we should pack our sunglasses away Read our latest blog post to learn more about the damaging effects UV rays can have on our eyes, even in winter.

17.01.2022 Bad Eyesight before glasses, what did people do? Myopia has been around forever but more common now!

14.01.2022 The earlier we start to look after our eyes, the better our chances are of maintaining good vision for life, particularly when 90% of of all vision impairment is preventable or treatable with early detection. But what are these preventable eye issues? And how do we spot the signs?

11.01.2022 FREE SAFETY EYEWEAR FOR ALL STAFF We have partnered with Shamir Australia to donate 100 pairs of Medical Grade Protective Eyewear to all Westmead Hospital staff. Thanks, we appreciate your efforts to keep us all safe during the current health crisis. The eyewear has been treated with an Anti- Fog coating to prevent them from fogging up when worn with a mask, and this coating will also be available on any prescription eyewear ordered through Westmead Eyes in the future. ...The eyewear passes all safety certification standards for the Australian market. Simply come in with your staff ID, and take a photo of yourself wearing them on our Facebook page or under this post (and like our page!)

11.01.2022 We are proud to announce the addition of our new Zeiss Cirrus HD-OCT! This instrument provides scans of the optic nerve and retina that can enable disease dectection years in advance of symptoms or other clinical signs. If you have diabetes, glaucoma or macula degeneration it's wonderful for your own peace of mind. In HD you can view the inner workings of your own eyes comparing them side by side year to year.

10.01.2022 The RMS is able to temporarily defer Fitness to Drive Medical Assessments for customers aged 75 years or older. this is to protect our older population and help slow the spread of COVID-19. To defer your medical review and ensure your licence remains current you must contact the Licence Review Unit on (02) 6604 9301 or Email [email protected]

09.01.2022 We are offering FREE ANTI FOG COATINGS on all our lenses till the end of June. As we all adapt to ‘the new normal’ behind a protective mask, we want to make sure that our eyes can see clearly: situations, people, loved ones, and the world around us. It can happen whilst driving, engaging in physical activity, and even when speaking with others anyone who wears glasses understands this experience all too well. Learn more about Shamir’s Glacier Anti-fog coating... https://hubs.ly/H0pWT_D0 See more

04.01.2022 It’s National Diabetes Week in Australia! Do you have Diabetes? Have you had your Diabetic Eye Check Recently? Some important facts: 37% of patients with Diabetes will develop Diabetic Retinopathy Delayed diagnosis/treatments result in poor prognosis of visual outcome ... 40% of people with diabetes are not attending annual screening Type 1 Diabetes should have annual screenings 5 years after onset Type 2 Diabetes should have annual screenings from the time of diagnosis See more

04.01.2022 Today's a special day, when the metric and imperial system meet

04.01.2022 Is your contraceptive pill causing dry eyes?

03.01.2022 May means its Macula Month again! Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is responsible for 50% of blindness and severe vision loss in Australia. S.A.F.E. stands for:... Smoking smokers are at a three to four times higher risk of AMD than nonsmokers, Age risk increases dramatically as you get older, Family history if you have a first-degree family member with AMD, you have a 50% risk of getting it too, Eye exams regular eye exams with your local optometrist will ensure early detection of AMD, giving you the best chance of preventing vision loss.

02.01.2022 After months of work, our new website is live! Head on over to make an appointment or shop for all your dry eye drops, supplements and contact lens products www.westmeadeyes.com.au