Hannaford Eyewear

01/04/2026

We will be closed Good Friday to Easter Monday and will reopen at 9am Tuesday 7th April. We wish you all a happy Easter! *image from VectorStock

30/03/2026

Australian Small Business Champion Awards
Boneham Peters Mosman Optometrist
Eyecare Belmore
Eyes by Design Kincumber
Eyewear Central
Improve Eyes Mobile Optometry
Prime Optometrists, Auburn

25/03/2026

It’s that time of the year! We chose to miss last year to reset our practice operations. But we are now bigger, better and ready. Please scan the QR code to vote or visit https://thebusinessawards.com.au/31786/hannaford-eyewear to vote. Thank you for all your support. 💕

24/03/2026

We have a colouring competition for the kids leading up to Easter. Drop in to collect your colouring page. Put your name, age and parent’s phone number on it.

Submit by 5pm 1st April. If you can’t come in, email a scan or photo of your submission to thao@hannafordeyewear.com.au We have prizes to give away. Happy Easter colouring!

23/03/2026

World Optometry Day, held annually on March 23, celebrates optometry’s vital role in global health while highlighting how optometrists worldwide are expanding access to eye care as a fundamental human right.

This year, the World Council of Optometry (WCO) will celebrate World Optometry Week 2026 from March 22–28 with the theme “A Shared Vision: Collaboration in Global Eye Care.”

18/03/2026

Rodenstock has done it again!

This is their 5th award for their B.I.G. EXACT SENSITIVE lens technology which uses individual ocular biometrics and neuroscience to create your spectacle lenses.

The International Eye Optics Optometry and Ophthalmology Fair (OPTA) is Central Europe’s major optical trade exhibition. We are proud to be offering the Southern Highlands the best lenses in the world.
*photo by Rodenstock via LinkedIn

13/03/2026

After taking a break last year from the awards, we are delighted to announce we are a finalist in the Australian Small Business Champion Awards.

22 years of practice, 22 years of award winning teams. Our strength comes from training our staff to Thao and Grant Hannaford’s high standards of excellence.

Thank you for supporting our family practice and sharing moments of your lives with us. The best part of our business is being a part of the Southern Highlands community. We are eternally grateful. 💕

12/03/2026

Our optometrist Thao Hannaford is cutting her hair for Hair with Heart Variety - the Children's Charity Australia

This will be her last donation as her hair is starting to turn grey which makes it less ideal for it to be made into a wig for children. Please support her last cut.

Head to Thao’s donation page for updates.
https://hairwithheart.variety.org.au/s/10924/10966/e

11/03/2026

Happy hump day flashback!

Did you know our optometrist Thao Hannaford was the women’s top competitor of the year in 2016 and was inducted into the International Sports Karate Association (ISKA) hall of fame?

Thao placed:
🥇clash sparring
🥇self defence
🥇showmanship
🥈traditional weapons
🥉traditional forms

Grant Hannaford also competed that year and placed:
🥇traditional weapons
🥇clash sparring
🥈self defense
🥈showmanship
🥉traditional forms

Both Thao and Grant still teach Ryukonkai, an Okinawan martial art incorporating both karate and weaponry. They also do various other sports making them knowledgeable in sports vision requirements. Whether it’s swimming, diving, cycling, skiing, ball or target sports, we have you covered.

Visit us for a sports vision consultation and you can also book online at www.hannafordeyewear.com.au for an initial eye test.

08/03/2026

As International Women’s Day comes to a close, let’s remember the contributions woman make in every day life. Encourage girls and young women to dream big and that success comes from grit and perseverance, not simply from talent. Seize opportunities whether you are ready for them or not. Double down, figure it out and always give more than what you take.

05/03/2026

Did you know there are two main types of dry eye conditions?

ADDE: Aqueous Deficient Dry Eyes – which is simply defined as a reduction in the production of tears from the lacrimal gland.

EDE: Evaporative Dry Eyes – which is the loss of the lipid layer from the surface of the tear film where there is a normal production of tears. This type of dry eye can be confusing as the eyes are still watering but due to the loss of the protective lipid layer, it is unable to retain moisture on the surface and still feels irritated.

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction MGD is the result when the Meibomian glands cease to function optimally. MGD is associated with EDE. These blocked glands can no longer secrete the oils necessary to maintaining a healthy tear film.

MGD is often thought to be the leading cause of dry eye disease. If MGD is left untreated for an extended period of time, permanent damage to the eyes may occur.

Although, dry eyes are broadly classified into these two categories, they are not mutually exclusive and you can have a combination of the two.

Eating certain foods can help with dry eyes. These include:

1. Foods rich in potassium such as bananas, sweet potatoes, potatoes, white beans, yogurt and soybeans.

2. Foods rich in antioxidants such spinach, kale, Goji berries and blueberries to protect the eyes from free radicals damage.

3. Omega 3 for anti-inflammatory effects in foods such as cold-water fish, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, chia seeds, palm oil and soybean oil.

4. Zinc helps Vitamin A create a pigment melanin which protects our eyes. Fish,legumes, liver, mushrooms, sunflower seeds and whole grains are rich in zinc. As our body doesn’t store zinc, it is important to get enough from daily dietary intake.

5. Water is essential for keeping our body function properly and eyes are no exception to this. To keep our eyes hydrated an intake of 8 to 10 glasses of water is recommended.

https://www.dryeyeinstitute.com.au/pages/what-is-dry-eye-syndrome/types-of-dry-eyes
https://mydryeyedisease.com/tears/
https://topeyehospitalinkolkata.wordpress.com/2020/03/23/what-are-the-best-foods-for-dry-eyes/

03/03/2026

Rodenstock leads the way in ophthalmic lens technology and innovation globally. We are the only practice in the Southern Highlands offering DNEye technology with the B.I.G. EXACT SENSITIVE lenses. See the difference and make an appointment today!

It’s the little things that make life beautiful. That smile, that glance, the tiny moments you don’t want to miss.Only Rodenstock B.I.G EXACT Sensitive lense...