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Contact Lenses, Fashion

Coloured Contact Lenses: Who Wears Them & Why?

Coloured contacts have been around for years but have recently come out of hiding thanks to a few notorious celebrities. They can be used every day or as a once-off but how do you know if coloured contacts are right…

Eye Health

COVID-19 and How Eye Hygiene Matters

In amidst the current panic and uncertainty right now there’s a lot of advice floating around such as stock up on food, social distance yourself from others and start to work from home. Although all correct, sometimes it’s the simplest…

Eye Health

Sportsvision & Ellie Falconer

Last month we met with cricket SA’s rising star Ellie Falconer to help improve her vision and sporting abilities with some specialised tests available at Adelaide City Optometrist. We spoke with Ellie about the importance of vision care, sports vision…

Eye Health

Chlorsig – Your All-Knowing FAQ Stop

Chlorsig has recently become an over-the-counter medication used for treating common eye conditions and infections available at your local pharmacy. But how can you know if Chlorsig is right for you? In this blog, we’ll go through the most popular questions about…

Eye Health

Long-Sightedness & How To Fix It In Adelaide

Having problems seeing those up-close items but are a whiz at reading those street signs 20 metres away? Chances are you’re longsighted. Long-sightedness, medically known as Hyperopia, is a common vision problem that commonly goes untreated and undetected by its…

Fashion

2020 Eyewear Trends

Let 2020 be the year you try something new with your eyewear. This season, there really is something for everyone. At Adelaide City Optometrist, our experienced team will help you to select a style that not only looks great on…

Optometry News

It’s Our 5th Birthday!

It’s Adelaide City Optometrist’s 5th Birthday! This time 5 years ago, I had 2 children who were both out of nappies. I now have 3 beautiful children and am back to changing nappies! Today, I also have a little more…

Fashion, Frames

PASCALI Eyewear

PASCALI Eyewear is a range of unique eyewear, designed and made in Adelaide. The man behind the brand is Paul Fotkou, owner of Adelaide City Optometrist. The entire concept started from his love of glasses and his clients. “I…

Eye Health

Eye Allergies: Relieve Red, Itchy, Watery Eyes

While many of us cheer on spring, others dread it. That’s because they know they’re in for months of red, itchy and watery eyes, thanks to an inevitable spell of eye allergies. One of the most common culprits is hay…

Contact Lenses

Transition Contact Lenses – The First Of Its Kind

Transition Contact Lenses; The Contact Lens That Knows Light Do you hate that feeling of having to squint whenever you are exposed to harsh light? Thanks to Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J’s) newly released ACUVUE® Oasys with Transitions™ Light Intelligent…

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