As your local optometrists, we feel compelled to raise awareness about these often-overlooked issues.
Patients often perceive an optometrist to be focused on glasses, however our vision, mission and values are centred around your eye health and visual function: glasses are just one piece of your eye care puzzle.
Did you know that vision disorders affect 93 per cent of Australians aged 65 and over?
This statistic isn't just a number to us – it represents our community, our patients, our neighbours, and even our own family members.
Conditions like age-related macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma are becoming increasingly common in our practice.
With timely intervention, we are often able to help maintain an individual’s independence and interests.
The economic impact of vision loss in Australia is estimated at $16.6 billion annually.
At a local level, we see the personal cost of poor vision – the grandfather who can no longer read bedtime stories to his grandchildren or the retired teacher struggling to recognise familiar faces at the local shops.
Perhaps you have seen similar impacts on your own loved ones.
First and foremost, we urge all seniors to schedule regular eye check-ups.
Many eye conditions are treatable if caught early.
At Horsfalls Optometrists, we offer comprehensive eye exams tailored specifically for those aged 65 and above.
Every eye is different, and we pride ourselves in tailoring the patient journey to suit your personal lifestyle, eye health and vision needs, as a whole.
We have invested in world-leading technology to ensure we have the most comprehensive eye health information to effectively manage your vision.
Our partnership with Rodenstock and utilisation of their revolutionary DNEye scanner technology allows us to assess your eyes like never before.
Taking more than 7000 measurements of your eye, our DNEye scanner allows us to examine the structures of your eyes that build an integral part of your overall vision function.
Combined with our existing OCT retinal scans, wide field imaging, visual fields assessments and more than 100 years of combined optometric experience, we can assess your eye health changes over time, intervene earlier as needed, and provide more precise and targeted management plans than ever before.
At Horsfalls Optometrists, we believe that maintaining good vision is crucial for our seniors' quality of life, to enable them to stay active and engaged in our community.
As your local optometrists, we are your partners in eye health.
Whether you are concerned about your own vision or that of a loved one, we are here to help.
Let’s work together to ensure that our seniors can continue to see the beauty in life, clearly and vibrantly.
Book an appointment with us today and take the first step towards protecting your precious gift of sight.
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