Category: Optometry News

Twice a year, our optometrist Paul Fotkou travels to Tjuntjuntjara Aboriginal Community, to visit the locals and test their vision. Tjuntjuntjara is located 560km north east of Kalgoorlie in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia. The community was established in…

We are excited to announce that we have a new optometrist, Loucia Calder, working with us at ACO a few days a week! Here is a bit about Loucia to introduce her to the team. A bit about you Loucia…

What is Atropine Sulfate? Atropine Sulfate is commonly used as an ingredient in eye drops. It has multiple uses, including: to enlarge/dilate pupils, and relax the eye muscles, specifically paralysing the ciliary muscles. Eye drops containing Atropine Sulfate are often…

We are excited to announce that we have a new optometrist, Lisa Cheng, working with us at ACO once a week! Here is a bit about Lisa to introduce her to the team. A bit about you I am from…

My son, Harry, asked me the other day “Dad, what is a rainbow?” and it made me think about how incredible rainbows are… What is a rainbow? How are they formed? A rainbow is a multi-coloured arc made by light…

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…