Ian Sinclair Optometrist

13/02/2023

Dear valued patients and customers.

We would like to inform you that after 34 years at Engadine, this practice is downsizing and will be operating from our Helensburgh location at 1/1 Stuart Street, Helensburgh. Phone: 4294 1918. Our last day at Engadine will be 28th February 2023.

For all collections and accounts, we will be open on Friday 17th and 24th February. After February, all pick-ups and deliveries will be from our Helensburgh practice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

All patient files and equipment will be relocated to Helensburgh and we hope to be able to continue to provide you with the best possible eye care. Our hours will be Monday 10.00am to 11.30am and 4.30pm to 7.30pm, and Thursday 2.30pm to 6.30pm, with a view to extending those hours in the future.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to book an appointment or have any questions.

28/10/2021

22/07/2021

Due to Covid restrictions, our current hours are as follows in Engadine-
• Monday: 9am – 1pm
• Tuesday: 9am – 1pm
• Wednesday: Closed
• Thursday: 9am – 1pm
• Friday: Closed
• Saturday: Closed
Please call 0431 288 053 if you have an emergency or need to order glasses or contact lenses.
Helensburgh- I'm available 10-11.30am Mondays. Other times by appointment only.

04/06/2021

June is Cataract Awareness Month. Cataracts are a clouding of the normally clear lens in the eye which causes a progressive loss of vision. The risk of cataracts increases with age, and over 70% of Australians over 80 are diagnosed with cataracts. Younger people can also develop cataracts, risk factors include a family history, certain medications, high blood pressure, previous eye injury or inflammation, years of sun exposure, smoking and diabetes.

31/03/2021

April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Women have a greater risk of age-related vision loss from glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration (AMD) than men. Almost two-thirds of blindness and visual impairments occur in women[1]. Risk factors include a family history of eye diseases, social and economic factors, life expectancy and hormonal changes.

Ways to protect vision [2]

Quit smoking
Use safety eyewear

Get a comprehensive ocular exam at 40
Be aware of your family’s medical history including eye diseases, diabetes, and high blood pressure
Eat a healthy low-fat diet that contains plenty of dark leafy green vegetables and cold-water fish
Wear sunglasses
See your local optometrist every 1-2 years

Sources:

[1]. Why are we addressing gender issues in vision loss? - US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health

[2] American Academy of Opthalmology

22/03/2021

23rd March is World Optometry Day. This day was created to bring awareness about optometry as a profession and the important role optometrists play in the detection and management of eye conditions.

18/03/2021

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that results in damage to the optic nerve affecting over 300,000 Australians. It is often asymptomatic and is typically diagnosed during a routine eye examination by an optometrist. Undiagnosed glaucoma can cause blindness, but with early detection, it can be controlled. We recommend an eye test every two years, especially if you have a family history of glaucoma. All of our eye tests include tonometry and further testing if required.

01/01/2021

Wishing you all a Happy New Year. We are having a short break and will re-open on Monday 11th January.

02/12/2020

We are currently experiencing telephone issues due to an NBN outage. Please contact us via messenger if you need to book an appointment or speak to us. Thank you.

27/10/2020