​The Importance of Good Vision

Good vision is a key factor for living a healthy, happy life and  at Bonnyrigg Plaza Optometrist we are  commited to helping you  better understand and care for your eyes. Vision problems and eye disease can occur at any age, which is why regular eye examinations with us are important. Good vision isn’t just about seeing well,  it’s about living well.
A comprehensive exam at the Bonnyrigg Plaza Optometrist will help establish good ocular health and the best vision to help you enjoy all your life goals.
​Diabetic Screening
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​Diabetic eye screening is a key part of diabetes care. People with diabetes are at risk of damage from diabetic retinopathy, a condition that can lead to sight loss if it's not treated.
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common causes of sight loss among people of working age.
It occurs when diabetes affects small blood vessels, damaging the part of the eye called the retina. When the blood vessels in the central area of the retina (the macula) are affected, it's known as diabetic maculopathy.
People with diabetes should also see their optometrist for  comprehensive screening including an examination of the vision and eye health paying particular attention to the retina. At the Bonnyrigg Plaza Optometrists we use digital retinal photography to examine and record the your ocular health. Regular reviews should be done every one to two years depending on the results.
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​Children's Vision
Babies and younger children will learn more about the world from vision than through all their other senses combined. Good vision is important for a child’s educational,  physical and social development. With about one in five Australian children suffering from an undetected vision problem, it’s important to be aware of the possible signs of a vision problem to give every child the best chance of reaching their full potential.
​​Sometimes it can be difficult to tell how well your child sees, especially when they are very young. Children often assume that how they see is normal.   A visit to the Bonnyrigg Plaza Optometrist will check that their eyes are healthy and vision is developing as expected.