You wake up and notice a red, tender lump on your eyelid. Sound familiar? Eye styes are more common than you’d think, and one of the first things people want to know is: are styes contagious? The short answer is no, not in the way a cold or pink eye is. But the full picture […]
That small red lump on your eyelid can appear out of nowhere. One day everything feels fine, the next your eye is sore, swollen and impossible to ignore. If that sounds familiar, you’ve most likely dealt with styes. Styes are one of the most common eyelid complaints we see at eyeSelect, and while they’re usually […]
The average Australian now spends more than 10 hours a day looking at screens. That is more time than most people sleep. So it’s no surprise that a multi-billion dollar industry has quietly built itself around the question: do blue light glasses actually work? Here’s the honest answer: it depends on what you want them […]

How to Stop Glasses Sliding Down Nose: 6 Expert Tips
Tired of your frames slipping? Learn how to stop glasses sliding down your nose with professional adjustments, DIY hacks, and fit tips from the experts at Eye Select.

Best Glasses for Diamond Shape Faces in 2026
If your face follows a diamond silhouette, you are in elite company. Often cited by stylists as the rarest face shape, the diamond features a “gem-like” structure: dramatic, high cheekbones as the widest point, tapering toward a narrow forehead and a delicate, pointed chin. While this bone structure is highly sought after in fashion, finding the perfect frames can be a puzzle. At Eye Select, we believe shopping for eyewear

How Often Should You Get Your Eyes Tested? Age-by-Age Guide
It is easy to put eye checks off when nothing feels wrong. Vision changes slowly, and the brain is good at adapting. A simple schedule helps. Use the guide below to plan routine exams, then book sooner if something does not feel quite right. If you are ready to lock in a time, head to Eye Care Exams. Medicare bulk billed appointments are available at Browns Plains and Forest Lake.

Children’s Eye Tests: When to Start and What to Expect
Clear vision makes reading easier, sport more enjoyable, and school days far less tiring. The tricky part is that many children won’t tell you something is wrong. They adapt. They sit closer to the TV, avoid picture books, or lose interest in ball games. A routine eye check is often the simplest way to spot issues early and keep learning on track. You can book a comprehensive appointment at EyeSelect

Choosing the Right Contact Lenses for Your Eyes
Maybe you’re tired of glasses slipping down your nose during summer. Maybe you want the freedom to run for the ball without pushing frames back up mid-play. Or maybe you just like the idea of seeing clearly without frames in your peripheral vision. Whatever your reason, there’s good news: contact lenses have come a long way. The options today are clearer, more comfortable, and more adaptable than most people realise.

Night Driving Problems? How to Tackle Glare and Halos for Clearer Vision
The first time you notice it, you think your windscreen’s just dirty. Headlights blur into glowing starbursts, streetlamps grow hazy rings, and you lean forward, squinting, like that’ll make the light behave. Some people shrug it off. Others start rearranging their lives, avoiding certain roads, driving less after dark, sticking to the well-lit main streets. The tricky part? Sometimes it’s just how eyes react to light. Other times, it’s a