It usually starts as a dull ache behind one eye by mid-afternoon. Maybe it flares into a sharp stab when you look up from your desk or settles into a throbbing that tracks with your pulse. Pain behind the eye is one of the most common complaints we hear about, and it sends a lot […]
You get new glasses. Six months later, they’re not quite right anymore. Another test, another prescription and still that faint smearing around headlights at night that never fully goes away. If that pattern sounds familiar, it’s worth knowing about keratoconus, a corneal condition that often hides behind years of “just another prescription change”. Keratoconus affects […]
You glance in the mirror after a late night or a long day at the screen, and the whites of your eyes are streaked with red. It can look alarming, but bloodshot eyes usually feel worse than they look and clear up on their own. Bloodshot eyes happen when the tiny blood vessels across the […]

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

Do I Need an Eye Test? 10 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Your eyes send signals long before problems become obvious. Most people notice something’s not quite right. Then the self-talk kicks in. A bit more squinting than usual, the odd headache, surely it’ll sort itself out. But when your vision starts changing, waiting often makes things harder to fix later. The tricky part? Some eye problems need attention within days or hours, not months. Others develop so slowly you adapt without