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  • Q&A with Australian Health Practitioners

    How can I prevent my eyesight from deteriorating further?

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    Myopia & Hyperopia (shortsightedness & farsightedness)
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  • Dom Willson

    Optometrist

    Dom Willson is the founder and co-owner of Custom Eyecare, established in 1999. Dom Willson has over 25 years experience as an optometrist. He has … View Profile

    It depends what you mean by “deteriorating” - there are many causes for “deteriorating” eyesight, from myopia in children, teens and young adults, or presbyopia in the mid-late 40's, through to conditions such as glaucoma, cataract and macular degeneration, etc. 

    The best way to prevent deterioration depends on what condition is causing the deterioration in the first place.

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  • Rowan Prendergast

    Optometrist

    Rowan has over ten years experience as an optometrist and since graduation from Melbourne University has worked throughout Australia and in the UK, in all … View Profile

    The most important way to preserve normal vision through life is to stay healthy.  Protecting your eyes from the sun, eating a healthy diet, not smoking, and having regular eye examinations will ensure that your eyesight remains optimal.  Certain age-related changes such as the eventual need for reading glasses cannot be avoided.

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