Our 2021 eye health review

This year, like many other businesses, we had to close our doors at Ian Donald Optometrist in Manly for non-urgent services during the Sydney lockdown.

We did however continue to work behind the scenes to ensure we would be ready to respond to your eye health and optometry needs once our team was back on deck.

Whilst there has been quite a lot of discussion about the impact of lockdown and the pandemic on our physical and mental health, there has been less of a focus on ocular health – but it is vitally important.

Neglecting eye care

Even out of lockdown, many optometrists have seen a decrease in appointments during the pandemic, with patients hesitant to book in for eye examinations and avoiding regular check-ups. While this is understandable, it’s unfortunately not a good choice for our eyes.

Whilst our eye health has been suffering during lockdowns, the best way to monitor and treat any issues is still early detection. Regular eye examinations can discover the early onset of eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetes or the onset of eye conditions such as myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.

To help keep your eyes in good shape, it’s essential to have regular eye examinations, even during the pandemic.

Ray-Ban for Christmas?

In June this year, we reported on the importance of sunglasses for everyday eye care. As the temperature and UV indicator continue to climb, that’s more imperative than ever.

So we’re also pleased to advise one of the newest additions to our range – Ray-Ban prescription sunglasses.

From Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s to Tom Cruise in Top Gun, from the Blues Brothers to Men in Black, Ray-Ban sunglasses have been making a mark for more than 70 years.