Young Eyes Optometrist

22/05/2026

What if your eyes and brain are changing colour before you even realise it? 👀🧠

This fascinating Harvard illusion uses 9 identical purple dots to show how your:

• fovea (central vision),

• natural yellow eye filters, and

• brain’s visual processing

all influence what you think you see !

As we focus, adapt to light, and process contrast, our visual system constantly “fills in the gaps” — often without us noticing.

During Myopia Awareness Week, it’s a great reminder that vision is more than just seeing clearly on an eye chart. Early eye changes can happen silently, especially in children developing myopia (short-sightedness).

📍Regular eye examinations and axial length monitoring can help detect progression early and protect vision for life.

Have a look at the dots… do the colours seem to shift or glow for you? 💜💙

22/05/2026

As well as our Ladies Day this weekend, it is also the annual Adam McGregor Memorial match.

Adam was a young man who played for both the Yabs and Tuskers. Adam tragically took his own life in late 2009. Ever since, we have played for the Adam McGregor shield which is a brilliant initiative started by both clubs!

On Saturday the men will be wearing specially designed jerseys with both teams colours that will be auctioned off live after the game!

We will also warmly welcome some of Adam’s family to present the winning team with the shield in his honnor. This, as well as the live auction will happen directly after the men’s game!!

It’s a very timely reminder to always make sure you are checking in on your mates.

🟩⬜️ NipNip 🟩⬜️

21/05/2026

A big shout out to the wonderful members of the Young Lions Club! Thank you for referring Fletcher, who was picked up during one of your recent sight screenings.

Early detection can make a huge difference in a child’s learning, development, and long-term eye health, and your commitment to community care is helping create brighter futures. 💙👁️

19/05/2026

This week is Myopia Awareness Week ! 👀

Young Eyes is encouraging you to:

✔️ Schedule regular eye exams
✔️ Encourage more outdoor time
✔️ Limit long periods of close-up screen use

“Start early, Protect vision for life” ♥️

If you answered mostly “A” or “B” to the quiz, you are at higher risk of developing short sightedness (myopia). Myopia is becoming increasingly common in children, and early detection is key to protecting vision for life.

09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mums
May your day be filled with love, appreciation & special moments 💗🌸
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Sending extra love to our mums and all the wonderful mums here at Young Eyes 💜🪻

06/05/2026

Our wonderful Janine recently travelled to West Sumba, Indonesia with the Sumba Eye Program & Foresight Australia ✈️ 👀🩵
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In just 4 days, the team provided eye care to 818 people, distributed 744 pairs of glasses, performed 55 cataract surgeries, and helped restore sight through life-changing treatments
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It’s incredible to see the impact quality eye care can have - helping people return to work, continue their education, and see clearly again
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What an amazing experience to be part of. Well done Janine on contributing to such meaningful and life-changing work 👏✨

Foresight Australia Sumba Eye Program

02/05/2026

May is Macula Month ! 👀 💙🧡

Help us spread the word about eye health this .

More than 1.9 million Australians have signs of macular disease – Australia’s leading cause of blindness and severe vision loss.

Many may not know it.

Please like or share this post to help spread the word about the importance of getting your eyes tested.

Five simple questions can help you assess your risk for age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease.

Take the quiz now at www.CheckMyMacula.com.au

If you're living with macular disease and need information about your diagnosis or support, contact our National Helpline at 1800 111 709 or email [email protected]. We’re here to help.

24/04/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honour the bravery, sacrifice, and spirit of the ANZACs
~ Lest We Forget ♥️
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Closed over the long weekend, reopening as normal on Tuesday 28th

24/04/2026

Pictured below is our very own optometrist, Janine - helping make a meaningful impact and changing lives in Sumba this week. 💙🩵

We’re on the ground in Sumba this week.

Families are walking hours to reach our clinics—many receiving eye care for the very first time.

Every screening, every pair of glasses, every referral is a step toward restoring sight and independence.

Thank you for making this work possible 💙

17/04/2026

Familiar Face Friday ! Aleisha Ricketts👩🏼‍🎓💙
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Aleisha has just graduated in Optometry - such an amazing achievement 🎓
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We loved having her as part of our team and know she’ll provide wonderful care to her future patients
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Young Eyes wishes her all the best for her optometry career and the journey ahead !