Frequently Asked Questions

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It is recommended that general eye health and vision assessment is done every 2 years even if you do not experience any visual concerns. 

During an eye examination, an optometrist will assess your vision, visual function and eye health. 

School age students utilise their eyes daily in classroom while visual systems continue to develop, therefore yearly checks are advisable.

If you are over the age of 60, there is an increased risk of developing glaucoma,  macular degeneration and cataracts and therefore comprehensive yearly eye health examination is very important. 

School age students utilise their eyes daily in classroom while visual system continues to develop, therefore yearly checks are advisable. 

There are 2 types of diabetes - Type I (requiring daily use of insulin) and Type II. Type II is more common and occurs more commonly with age. Both types require good sugar control. Fluctuating sugar levels,  as well as high blood pressure and cholesterol can put a lot of stress on blood vessels at the back of the eye (retina). The damage caused can lead to swelling and bleeding at the back of the eye (diabetic retinopathy). 

Yearly dilated eye examinations are essential to monitor good eye health. Stable blood sugar level, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are very important in safeguarding your eye health. 

Smart screens have become a part of our everyday life. Prolonged use of digital screens requires increased focusing demands. It can cause dry eye due to decreased blink rate. Your optometrist will assess your visual system and will recommend the best management strategy to ensure comfortable vision while using screens  

The sign of reduced visual function can be quite subtle to more obvious.  

Look at the appearance of the eyes: is one eye turning,  are they looking red or watery? 

Does your child complain while using eyes: sore eyes, headache or frequent rubbing of the eyes? 

How is your child progressing with school work-reading and writing? 

Please refer to learning/vision checklist for further information. 

Signs/Symptoms of dry eyes include; gritty sensation, watery eyes or excessive tearing, redness, foreign-body sensation, burning, pain, sensitivity to light, fluctuating vision, and itchiness. If you experience any of these signs or symptoms, you should see an optometrist

Our eyes have a lot of exposure to UV light over the years. The eyelid skin is the thinnest in the whole body. UV light can cause damage to the eye lids as well as affect earlier development of cataracts and macular degeneration. Regular eye wellens review is essential to assess your eye health.

Myopia (short-sightedness or near-sightedness) is when objects in the distance appear blurry and are clear close up. There are many reasons for eyes to become short-sighted and it is important to assess and manage the risks. Your optometrist is there to help you to assess your vision  

Further vision information processing assessment is indicated if the child's academic performance is not progressing as expected.  If the child requires vision therapy, it is scheduled in blocks with a non-refundable fee paid upfront. Enquire with our friendly reception staff for further information.

Gift vouchers are available for purchase at Bunyip Optical. 

Gift vouchers are not refundable, they can not be transferred to another person and /or exchanged for cash. 

All gift vouchers are valid for 12months from the date of purchase.