Author: Jessica Kingsley

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Jessica Kingsley
Jessica Kingsley is an optometrist and Professional Services Manager at Opticare, holding a Master's degree specialising in Sports Vision. With experience across clinical practice, business development and education, she is dedicated to advancing clinical knowledge, supporting independent optometry and helping practitioners deliver outstanding patient outcomes.
Comparison of standard and high-index prescription lenses showing the thinner edge profile of high-index lenses for stronger prescriptions.

High-Index Lenses in Australia: Benefits, Limits and How to Choose

High-index lenses can reduce the thickness of glasses for stronger prescriptions. Compare their benefits, limitations and the factors that affect the right choice.
Man wearing blue light glasses while working at a desktop computer in a home office.

Blue Light Glasses: Do You Need Them?

Blue light glasses are widely promoted for screen-related eye strain and sleep, but the evidence is limited. This Australian guide explains what they may do, their limitations and what to consider before paying extra for a filter.
Optometrist using a phoropter to assess a patient’s vision during an eye test for astigmatism

Astigmatism: Symptoms, Causes, Eye Tests and Correction Options

Astigmatism is a refractive error that can make vision look blurred or distorted at different distances. This Australian guide explains possible symptoms and causes, how an eye test assesses astigmatism, what CYL and AXIS mean, and correction options such as spectacles and contact lenses.