Eyecare Plus Moss Vale

29/10/2026

👻 What’s in an optometrist’s haunted house? 👻

We fear Lara & Cindy may never recover! 😱

Spooky season is upon us 🎃, so we thought we’d share a few things we see that genuinely frighten us…

👄 Rinsing your contact lenses in your mouth
The natural bacteria living in your mouth can cause serious eye infections. Always use fresh contact lens solution, never saliva or tap water.

📱 Hours on screens in the dark
Too much close-up screen time on laptops, tablets and phones, especially for young eyes, can encourage shortsightedness (myopia). Balance screen time with outdoor time, and aim for no more than two hours of recreational close screen use per day. 🌳

💧 Using Chlorsig “just a little”
Chloramphenicol is an important antibiotic eye drop. Using it the wrong way, like putting in a drop or two and then stopping, helps build antibiotic resistance. Not sure if you should be using it? We’re here to help.

🥽 Skipping the safety glasses
We spend a lot of time removing foreign bodies from eyes, and the story is nearly always the same: “I forgot to put them on.” Wearing safety glasses, even for quick jobs, protects your sight and eye health.

💄 Sharing mascara with a friend
It’s a great way to share eye infections too! One mascara per person, please. 🙅‍♀️

🧪 Using expired eye drops
Once eye drops pass their use-by date, the medication is less effective and the drops may no longer be sterile. Throw drops out once they’ve passed the recommended time after opening or if they’ve expired.

🕸️ Halloween might be creeping closer, but eye exams at Eyecare Plus Moss Vale are never scary! 👀

💻 Book your visit online today at eyecareplus.com.au/mossvale or call us on 4868 2233.

30/09/2026

👓✨ Lara was excited to attend SILMO this week, one of the world’s largest eyewear and eyecare trade fairs 🇫🇷. Lara learnt about the latest trends in frame designs 🕶️ and emerging technology in eye care 🔬.
Lara particularly enjoyed learning about how Australia differs from and contributes to the global eyecare community 🇦🇺🌏. She’s bringing back fresh ideas and inspiration so we can continue to provide great care and the latest styles here in Moss Vale 💙.
Keep an eye out 👀 … new styles are coming soon.

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10/09/2026

👀 Did you know childhood habits can help protect your kids’ eyesight?

Myopia (short-sightedness) in kids is on the rise — but the good news is there are simple, research-based things you can do at home to help lower the risk.

Here are our top 3 tips 👇

🌳 Get outside, every day
Research has found 2 hours or more of outdoor time every day makes all the difference. It’s not about the running around — it’s about being outside and exposed to natural light which helps protect developing eyes. Recess, the walk to school, or backyard play all count!

⏰ Watch the total screen time
We recommend no more than 2hrs per day of recreational screen time. In particular close screens such as phones, tablets and laptops. The greater the time on close screens, the greater the risk of developing myopia.

📱 Take a break from near tasks
Try the 30-30-30 rule: keep reading/screen distance at least 30cm away, and take a 30-second break every 30 minutes. Little breaks add up to big benefits for young eyes.

💡 Simple habits now can make a real difference for your child’s vision down the track. If you’re ever worried about your child’s eyesight, book them in for a check — early detection is everything!

📍 Eyecare Plus Moss Vale

27/08/2026

👀 Look what’s back - by popular demand ✨

Inspired by classic works of art, our plush velour cases and cloths turn an everyday item into a moment of joy

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25/08/2026

Little eyes, big adventures! 🌟
Your kids are changing, and so are their eyes. 👀
Kids assume that everyone else sees the world just like they do, and don’t usually know or say that their vision isn’t quite right — so it’s up to us to spot the clues. 🔎
Look out for squinting, sitting close to the TV, head tilting, excessive eye rubbing (other than their tired sign), reporting headaches, or avoiding reading.
Since around 80% of learning happens through vision, healthy eyes mean a happy, confident learner!
The good news is: regular check-ups make it easy to catch and manage any eye issues early. A great time to start is before children start school.
Book your child’s eye check today — let’s help them see their world clearly and thrive! 👁️✨

Book now at:
Eyecare Plus Optometrists Moss Vale - Eye Tests, Glasses & Lenses
Or Phone 4868 2233

17/08/2026

Your Eyes on a Plate 👀
As optometrists, we spend years peering into thousands of eyes, here's a truth we keep coming back to: what's on your plate matters almost as much as what's on your face (yes, even those stylish specs or sunglasses!).
The health of your body and of your gut micro-biome contribute significantly to the health, comfort and function of your eyes.

A few standouts worth knowing:
🥬 Lutein & Zeaxanthin — your macula's best friends, found in spinach, kale, corn and egg yolks - are essential for quality and fine detail vision.�🐟 Omega-3s — found in oily fish such as salmon or trout as well as in flaxseed - is brilliant for supporting dry eyes�🥕 Vitamin A & Beta-Carotene — found in carrots, sweet potato and pumpkin, are all essential for night vision, and a healthy ocular surface�🍊 Vitamin C — found in citrus, capsicum and berries, is a powerful anti-oxidant, which not only supports the tiny blood vessels in your eyes, it also aids in regeneration of ocular fluids, and minimising floaters�🥜 Vitamin E & Zinc — found in almonds, sunflower seeds and legumes, helping slow age-related decline.

You don't need fancy supplements — just variety, whole foods and colour on your plate.
Your future self (and your eyesight) will thank you. 🥑🥕🐟

09/08/2026

If you haven’t noticed (or are yet to visit us), I LOVE being an optometrist! 🤓

👀 Ever wondered what a day in an optometrist’s life looks like?
🎬Here’s a sneak peak behind the scenes

From red eyes to the retina, dry eyes to watery ones, glaucoma to glasses, contact lenses, visual changes & foreign bodies in eyes, every day and every person is different.

What stays the same, are consultations with
✔️Evidence-based optometry
✔️ A personalised solution
✔️A proactive approach to good vision for life

✨It really is an honour to care for and safeguard one of the most precious senses in the body - Sight

17/07/2026

Supporting our community is what we love to do!!

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A SUPER DUPER Wild West thank you to our Gold Sponsor – Eyecare Plus Moss Vale! ⭐

For 16 years (✨Wow!!✨), Eyecare Plus Moss Vale has been proudly supporting the Moss Vale Public School community, and we’re incredibly grateful to have them riding alongside us once again as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 MVPS Wild West Country Fair.

Since 2010, the wonderful team at Eyecare Plus Moss Vale has been helping generations of Southern Highlands families look after their eye health through expert care, the latest technology and genuinely personalised service. Their long-standing commitment to our school is a wonderful example of what community partnership is all about.

Their generous sponsorship is helping fund the rides, attractions and entertainment that will make this year’s Country Fair an exciting, affordable and inclusive event for families from right across the Southern Highlands. Thanks to loyal supporters like Eyecare Plus Moss Vale, we can continue creating a day filled with fun, laughter and memories for children of all ages.

💙 Thank you, Eyecare Plus Moss Vale, for proudly supporting Moss Vale Public School since 2010. Your continued generosity and commitment to our school and local community is truly appreciated.

🤠 Could your business join our Wild West posse? Head over to our website to explore all of our sponsorship opportunities and to jump on board: https://www.mossvalepublicschoolpandc.com.au/country-fair

There’s still time to become a Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze Sponsor, donate a raffle prize, or provide in-kind support.

📅 Sponsorship applications close Thursday 28th August to be featured in our printed promotional material.

📧 [email protected]

Join the businesses helping create one of the Southern Highlands’ favourite community events—and show your support for local families while putting your business in the spotlight.

15/07/2026

Eyecare Plus Moss Vale are proudly independent optometrists, where the care of our patients and our community comes first!

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26/06/2026

Team lunch! ⚽️😜