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 […]

Why Regular Eye Exams Matter, Even When Your Vision Feels Fine
Your eyes might feel fine. No blur, no strain, no reason to worry. But that’s exactly why regular eye exams matter, because some of the most serious eye conditions don’t come with warning signs you’d notice. Not right away. Not until the damage is already happening in the background. It’s easy to assume perfect vision means perfect health. But like your heart, skin, or teeth, your eyes deserve check-ups, not

Why Your Eye Keeps Twitching, and How to Solve It
It usually happens without warning. You’re mid-conversation, scrolling on your phone, or halfway through a spreadsheet when one eyelid starts fluttering. Just enough to notice. Sometimes it stops after a few seconds. Other times, it keeps coming back for days. You’re sitting at your desk, halfway through the day, and out of nowhere, there it is. That little flicker in your eye. Not painful. Just… weird. Then it comes back

Can an Optometrist Detect Glaucoma?
Some eye conditions make themselves known quickly, but glaucoma doesn’t. It doesn’t hurt. It doesn’t blur your vision all at once. It just starts slowly and quietly. And for many people, the first sign is a blind spot that wasn’t there before. By that point, some damage may already be permanent. That’s what makes early detection so important, and why optometrists often play a key role in finding it before

How to Choose the Right Glasses for Your Face Shape For Men
It usually starts the same way. You try on a few pairs, look in the mirror, maybe tilt your head once or twice, and somehow, none of them look quite right. The frame’s too narrow, the colour feels off, or it just doesn’t sit like it should. Choosing glasses shouldn’t feel like guesswork. But without a bit of guidance, it often does. That’s why it helps to slow it down

Why Gunky Eyes Happen and When to Get Them Checked
A bit of “eye crust” in the morning? Totally normal. But when it gets thicker, stickier, or hard to clean off like the kind that makes your eyelids feel sealed shut, it’s fair to wonder what’s going on. Sometimes it’s harmless. Other times, it’s your body’s way of flagging that something’s out of balance. Let’s walk through what’s normal, what’s not, and how to tell when your eyes are asking

Best Glasses for Men: Choose the Right Frames for Your Face & Style
Gentlemen, let’s face it—finding the right frames can feel like a minefield. Do they suit your face shape? Are they comfortable enough for daily wear? Can they handle everything from desk work to a quick weekend getaway? At EyeSelect, we get it. You’re not just looking for glasses; you’re looking for frames that match your personality, lifestyle and your facial features. This guide is here to help you narrow down