Vision Correction - Ian Donald Optometrist

Myopia in children is on the rise

Myopia, also known as short-sightedness, is on the rise among children worldwide, and parents in Manly and on Sydney’s Northern Beaches are noticing the trend as well.

OrthoK the non-surgical solution to Myopia

OrthoK is the preferred non surgical solution to Myopia. The non-invasive treatment is ideal for children and teenagers to control the progression of myopia, which is becoming increasingly common among younger populations.

Orthokeratology – A guide for parents

As parents, ensuring your child’s health and well-being is a top priority. When it comes to vision, you may have heard about Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, a non-surgical method to improve eyesight. In this article, the team at Ian Donald Optometrist explores what ortho-k is, how it works, and what you should consider if you’re thinking about this option for your child.

Multifocal contact lenses: how do they work?

Multifocal contact lenses can work to improve your vision and correct a range of eye issues such as presbyopia, myopia and astigmatism. Find out more about how they work and whether they’re a suitable choice for you.

How Ortho-K treatment can help correct astigmatism

While doctors still don’t know what causes astigmatism, and there’s no way to prevent it, Ortho-K treatment can help to correct it. The benefits of Ortho-K to correct an astigmatism are quite impressive, particularly as it is a surgery-free process that works its magic while your child sleeps!

Eye health check: Cataracts

Cataracts are one of the most common eye health issues globally. The eye’s lens tissue breakdown is caused by age or injury. We unpack what cataracts are, who is affected by them and how you can best treat cataracts.

Identifying and managing myopia and short-sightedness

Myopia, or short-sightedness, is a common eye condition where close objects are seen clearly, but those further away become blurry. Modern science has invented ways to identify and manage myopia and short-sightedness effectively. We take a look at a world-first in breakthrough technology to help improve myopia.

Introducing MyDay multifocal lenses for presbyopia

Ian Donald Optometrist is pleased to advise that we are now offering MyDay multifocal lenses, an advanced disposable contact lens that is suitable for all stages of presbyopia, the gradual and common vision loss associated with ageing. MyDay multifocal is designed to provide all the benefits of a regular multifocal in a daily contact lens.

What you need to know about Ortho-K age limits

Ortho-K is a ground-breaking form of vision correction, and here at Ian Donald Optometrist, we’re often asked about Ortho-K age limits. The good news is that Ortho-K really has no strict age limit – meaning children, adults and seniors can potentially use this innovative treatment. It’s important to understand however that we would recommend it to you or your child based on several factors and not just age.