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World Sight Day

12 Oct 2023

Thursday, 12 October is World Sight Day 2023 and gives you an opportunity to reflect on what good vision means. Across the world, over 1 billion people have a vision impairment that is untreated or could have been prevented1. OPSM optometrist, Kirby Phillips, believes that the key to maintaining good sight is regular eye tests.

Perimenopause: Is it inevitable?

07 Sep 2023

One of the most commonly frustrated types of women we see in our clinic are those who are approaching menopause. This period of time is called perimenopause. It’s a tricky time for women, with a lot of change occurring in your body without you actually changing anything. You’re eating well, exercising, getting eight hours of sleep, but the weight just jumps on without your permission. Unfair, I know. So why does this happen?

Reset your snooze button

08 Aug 2023

Not looking forward to another night of poor sleep? We don’t blame you. It’s no secret that insomnia can take a huge toll on your health. But contrary to popular belief, poor sleep isn't something you should have to live with. So how do we fix this?

Top Tips to Help You Battle the Mid-Year Blues

26 Jul 2023

As we find ourselves halfway through the year (and wondering where the time has gone), it's not uncommon to experience a dip in motivation and energy levels. This phenomenon, often referred to as "the mid-year blues," can cast a dark, looming shadow on our productivity levels, and it's often characterised by a sense of fatigue and burnout. James Jensen from Hello Health shares his top tips

Protect your eyes this Macula Month

07 May 2023

An estimated 1.9 million Australians show some degree of macular disease1. The macula is the point of central vision in the eye, and when disease causes the tissue to degenerate, it results in a painless loss of detailed central vision. This Macula Month, OPSM shares their tips for a healthy macula and recommendations for how to manage diagnosed macular disease.