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.
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.
A school vision screening can identify some distance-vision concerns, but it does not provide the same detail as a full eye exam. Learn what an optometrist may assess and when a comprehensive test is worth arranging.
Daily outdoor time can support healthy eye development and may reduce a child’s risk of myopia. This guide explains why 90 minutes is recommended, how to fit it into busy routines, and when an eye test is still important.
Macular degeneration can affect central vision without causing pain. Learn the signs, stages, assessment and treatment pathways available in Australia.
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve, often without obvious early symptoms. This Australian guide explains risk factors, how glaucoma is assessed, treatment and monitoring options, and the warning signs that need emergency care.