Sam Schneider Optometrist

12/03/2026

GLAUCOMA: THE THIEF THAT DOESN'T KNOCK
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Glaucoma: the thief that doesn’t knock.
Glaucoma often develops without pain or early warning signs, silently damaging the optic nerve and stealing vision over time. The good news? Early detection through regular eye examinations can help protect your sight and slow the progression of the disease.
This World Glaucoma Day (12 March), don’t wait for symptoms — book a comprehensive eye examination and protect your vision for the future.

Most health conditions announce themselves. They arrive with pain, discomfort or obvious physical changes that make us aware that something is not right and we need to seek help. Glaucoma is different. It doesn't knock, it doesn't warn, and it rarely causes symptoms in its early stages. Instead, it....

11/03/2026

27/02/2026

20 EYE AND VISION MYTHS
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Think you know your eyes? Let’s separate fact from fiction! There are lots of eye and vision myths out there that people still believe — but many aren’t true.
Check out this helpful guide on common eye health myths and the real facts behind them — it might change what you thought you knew about your vision!
Click to learn more and protect your sight with accurate info!

The American Academy of Ophthalmology presents you with the facts behind these 20 common eye myths.

27/02/2026

20 EYE AND VISION MYTHS
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Think you know your eyes? Let’s separate fact from fiction! There are lots of eye and vision myths out there that people still believe — but many aren’t true.
Check out this helpful guide on common eye health myths and the real facts behind them — it might change what you thought you knew about your vision!
Click to learn more and protect your sight with accurate info!

The American Academy of Ophthalmology presents you with the facts behind these 20 common eye myths.

20/02/2026

IS CLIMATE CHANGE A RISK TO EYE HEALTH?
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Climate change isn’t just about weather and rising seas — it’s also affecting our eyes! From stronger UV exposure to more air pollution and drier conditions, environmental changes can increase the risk of dry eye, infections and other vision problems. Learn how a warming planet impacts ocular health and what we can do to protect our eyesight in a changing world.
Read more in the article: Is climate change a risk to eye health?

Over the past years, the devastating impact of climate change on the world around us has become increasingly evident with the increase in violent storms, wildfires, rising temperatures, droughts and floods. It is well known that environmental factors play a role in eye health, but do changes in the....

18/02/2026