Simpson Optometry

Thanks to all our great clients for yet another wonderful year!

We are excited to announce the addition of John Kam to our team of optometrists.

John is a Canberra local with 25 years of experience providing expert eye care.

He strives to give patients the best holistic advice to help address their eye care needs, and eye health. His special interests are: Children’s Vision, Behavioural Optometry, Myopia Control, and Ortho K contact lenses. John will be seeing patients on Tuesdays and Fridays, starting 10th December. Give us a call on 6162 0121 to book in!

Sharing Part 1 of an article by local paediatric ophthalmologist, Dr Parth Shah

Clear Vision Matters:
Understanding Myopia in Children and How to Prevent It

Myopia, commonly known as near-sightedness, is a prevalent eye condition affecting children at an alarming rate in today's society. As the world becomes more digitised and children spend an increasing amount of time engaged in near activities like studying, playing video games, or using electronic devices, the incidence of myopia continues to rise. This article aims to shed light on the causes, consequences, and preventive measures for myopia in children, emphasising the importance of early intervention and lifestyle modifications.

What is Myopia?

Myopia is a refractive error that causes distant objects to appear blurry while close objects remain clear. It usually occurs when the eye is too long or the cornea is too curved, resulting in the image forming in front of the retina instead of directly on it. While genetics play a significant role in myopia development, environmental factors also contribute to its prevalence among children.

More to come over the next few weeks...

Simpson Optometry is an independent optometry practice in Canberra’s CBD.

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The Dutz collection targets men & women of all ages. Dutz has paid special attention to those with large and small faces who have difficulty finding a frame that fits. Meeting the needs of those that require a larger or smaller size, yet do not want to compromise on design.