EyeSense Vision Optometrists

13/03/2026

So, what’s the story behind our lens cloths?

Because these aren’t random designs.

Both were drawn by Karin, a very good friend of mine I met while living in NSW.

I was visiting her the month before I took over as official owner, and she showed me her designs. And I just knew that’s what I wanted for EyeSense’s lens cloths.

You won’t be able to tell by looking at them, but Karin is colourblind.

She relies on her memory to create her pieces of art. The names of the pencils remind her what colours she used.

But colourblindness doesn't stop her from doing something she loves.

To me, that’s the definition of excellence.

And since it’s one of EyeSense’s core values, it ties in beautifully with what the practice stands for.

So next time you use your lens cloth, I hope you’ll remember:

Your limitations don’t decide what you’re capable of.

Should I ask Karin to design more options? Let me know in the comments.

11/03/2026

“Why does my child’s handwriting matter?”

You’re right. It doesn’t.

Not the neatness, anyway.

But what if your child’s handwriting was giving you a clue…

Because it could be quietly telling you why they’re struggling at school.

Here’s something a lot of parents don’t realise:

Learning to write is one of the most complex things we expect of young children. They have to master these skills at the same time:

🔷 Precise coordination between their brain, eyes, and hands
🔷 Visualising letters and numbers clearly
🔷 Reproducing them by hand instantly
🔷 Monitoring spacing, sizing, and position on a page.

You don’t think twice about it anymore.

But for your child? This takes effort.

And when they struggle with writing, it’s rarely about writing.

Because the same visual skills that go into handwriting are the foundation of:

🔵 Reading
🔵 Learning
🔵 Copying from the board
🔵 Organising work on a page
🔵 Keeping up in a bustling classroom

So, if something feels off, pay attention.

Your child may be asking for help without even realising it.

Here are 6 signs to look for:

💥 Inconsistent letter sizing
Some letters are tiny. Others are enormous. This could all be in the same word.

💥 Unusual spacing
Letters and words are crammed together, or spread too far apart.

💥 Reversing letters like “b” and “d”
Yes, this is normal at first. But worth paying attention to past age 7.

💥 Trouble staying on the line
Writing that goes uphill or downhill, even on clearly ruled paper.

💥 Pressing too hard or gripping their pencil too tight
It’s almost like they're forcing the letters out. Sometimes this is unconscious compensation.

💥 Writing that doesn’t match how they speak
Your child is verbally brilliant, but their writing lags behind. It’s a gap that matters.

Noticed your child doing any of these?

These are behaviours a behavioural optometrist is trained to assess.

We look beyond how clearly your child can see, but evaluate how well their visual system is actually working.

EyeSense Vision is currently booking Visual Information Processing assessments for March and April.

If you have a niggling feeling something is holding your child back, it’s a great place to start.

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08/03/2026

As we celebrate International Women's Day, we applaud our female staff members who go above and beyond each day.

Simoné - owner, behavioural and neuro-optometrist
Jodie - vision therapist
Fariha - clinic coordinator

You walk the extra mile.
You show up even when it's hard.
You give hope to patients who've given up.
You brighten the day with your kindness, empathy, and dedication.

Today we salute you all for the impact you've made to children, teenagers, and adults alike.

06/03/2026

Take care of your glasses and they’ll take care of you.

With these 7 habits, you can definitely avoid replacing them unnecessarily:

👐 Take them off with 2 hands
You can take them off with one hand in sheer exasperation when someone books a 4pm meeting on a Friday. In all other cases, use both hands to avoid overstressing the hinges.

😣 Don’t put them on your head
Your noggin is bigger than you think. Probably because you’re such a smart individual. If you put your glasses on your head, you overstress the hinges and the frame loses its shape.

🫧 Clean your glasses correctly
Only use a microfibre cloth and alcohol-free cleanser. You don’t want to scratch your lenses, do you? (And no, your shirt isn’t a microfibre cloth.)

🧪 Keep them away from harsh chemicals
Want to fumigate your house? Go ahead. But keep your glasses away from the chemicals. They can damage the coatings on your lenses.

☀️ Don’t expose them to high temperatures
That means not leaving them in the car. Your glasses won’t stand a chance against the gruelling WA sun.

🤓 If they’re not on your face, they’re in the case
Your glasses come with a case for a reason. That’s where you should store them. It’s the best protection against falls, scratches, dirt, and dust.

✅ Get them professionally cleaned
Bring your glasses to our practice every 6 months and we’ll clean and tighten them for FREE. They’ll feel like new again.

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04/03/2026

Your child’s behaviour speaks louder than their words…

Some might think they're "not trying hard enough", "too busy", or "lacking focus".

But they’re actually trying to cope.

When your child’s visual system is under strain, even everyday tasks feel overwhelming.

And their body is trying to tell you what is going on.

Do any of these 7 behaviours seem familiar?

Your child:
👀 Often rubs their eyes
🏀 Struggles with catching, hitting, or kicking a ball
📖 Holds books or phones too close to their face
😭 Suffers from constant headaches or stinging eyes
🤢 Gets motion sickness
😡 Puts up a fight before doing their homework
😴 Gets tired while reading

Random habits that may be sending one message:

Your child’s eyes and brain aren’t effectively working together as a team.

This makes learning effortful.

Have you noticed any of these behaviours in your child?

Book an appointment with EyeSense Vision for an eye assessment that looks beyond 6/6 vision.

02/03/2026

25/02/2026

What are these new blockout curtains in our Vision Therapy room telling you?

That we're working on something behind the scenes...

And it's coming real soon...

So, watch this space. 👀

20/02/2026

The only thing worse than running out of contact lenses?

Not being able to reorder them immediately.

(OK, having to wear glasses that don’t accentuate your stunning good looks is a close second.)

But as of today, you can order your contact lenses directly from the EyeSense Vision website.

At any time and any place.

So, you can do it from the comfort of your couch. 🛋

Or on the train on your way to work. 🚄

Or during your lunch break. 🍽

And they're delivered straight to your door.

No more phone calls. No more emails. No more explaining your prescription.

Just a few clicks and you're all set.

Go check it out for yourself.

18/02/2026

This is why I never say no when my kids want to play outside:

Natural light is great for their eye health.

When your children play outside, sunlight stimulates dopamine production.

Dopamine is a powerful chemical messenger. It tells their eyes “not to grow too much”.

And this delays or even prevents myopia (aka short-sightedness).

In short it means your distance vision becomes blurry.

Myopia happens when your eyeball becomes too long.

Or if your cornea (the clear outer layer of the eye) becomes too curved.

Because of the change in shape, light that enters your eye falls in front of your retina rather than on your retina.

And that’s why objects at a distance are blurry.

So, do you want to protect your child’s vision? Start here:

💥 Limit their screen time as much as you can.
💥 Encourage them to play outside. The more, the better.
💥 Take them for an annual eye exam. Never skip this step.

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14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! 😍

Mine started with delicious coffee that just hit the spot.

Thanks Smidge Bakery in Leederville.

What was the perfect start to your Valentine's Day?

11/02/2026

“York, here we come,” I said as I got in the car.

“York???” My husband looked confused. “Weren’t we picking sunflowers?”

“They didn’t survive the heat,” I said as I got Google maps up. “So, they cancelled the event.”

“And your backup plan is … York?”

Yep.

I wanted to keep to our 2026 resolution of exploring WA more. Time was running out and this was the best I could come up with. And it’s only 90 minutes away.

Just a reminder to all you parents out there: never, ever, EVER assume your children will sleep in the car because it’s naptime.

90 minutes feels a lot longer with a bored, overtired toddler in the backseat.

But when we arrived, we liked it more than we’d thought.

Down-to-earth locals.
Beautiful old buildings.
Quaint little houses.
And a vintage car museum our kids loved. It also boasts WA’s oldest car.

As we eventually sat down for lunch, I was filled with gratitude.

Owning my own practice means:
💢 Working more hours than ever before
💢 Going to bed later than I’d like

But it also means:
✅ I’m in charge of my schedule
✅ No more retail hours
✅ No more weekends
✅ No more public holidays spent in a testing room

Those days are reserved for my family.

Sure, York isn’t the most exciting day trip.

But it’s a town we explored together, for the first time.

That makes it worth it.

What WA town should we visit next?