Author: Michael Nasser
Michael Nasser
Michael Nasser is a qualified Optical Dispenser with law and business degrees and a director of Opticare. He is an advocate for independent optometry in Australia and host of The Focused View, where he brings industry leaders together to discuss practice growth, technology, team development and the future of independent eye care.
Child myopia management may involve spectacle lenses, contact lenses, ortho-k, atropine, outdoor time and regular monitoring. This guide explains how options may differ, what parents can ask, and why advice should be based on an individual eye examination.
Prescription sunglasses combine vision correction with outdoor comfort and sun protection. This guide explains lens options, frame fit, UV protection, driving suitability, costs, aftercare and what to ask before ordering in Australia.
High-index lenses can reduce the thickness of glasses for stronger prescriptions. Compare their benefits, limitations and the factors that affect the right choice.
Polarised lenses can reduce reflected glare from roads, water and other flat surfaces, which may make bright daytime conditions more comfortable. This Australian buying guide explains how polarisation differs from tint and UV protection, where it may help, its limitations, prescription options and what to check before buying.
Multifocal and progressive lenses are related, but they are not identical terms. Compare progressives, bifocals, trifocals, office lenses and separate single-vision options, including fitting factors and questions to ask an Australian optometrist.
A family history of glaucoma, macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy may affect your own eye-health risk and monitoring needs. Learn what information to collect, what to share with your optometrist and when to arrange an eye exam.