Eye Care Centre

1001 Optical provides comprehensive eye care from routine exams for glasses / Frames and contact lens fittings to glaucoma screenings and eye disease management. At 1001 Optical our team of highly trained optometrists uses the most advanced diagnostic instrumentation to provide the finest care for our patients.

Do you have Private Health Fund Insurance with optical cover? Did you know that your benefits change each year? More than likely you're eligible to No or Low out-of-pocket expenses across a wide range of glasses/ Frames and prescription lenses at 1001 Optical. Ask our friendly in store for more details.

It is very common to have some form of an eye problem over the course of our life. The most common being refractive error – the need for glasses / frames. However, there are other conditions which may affect the eye - possibly affected by diet, general health, external environmental factors or simply gene related. To learn more please visit our Commom eye problems page.

Anatomy of the Eye

The eye is made up of numerous components.

• Cornea: clear front window of the eye that transmits and focuses light into the eye
• Iris: colored part of the eye that helps regulate the amount of light that enters
• Pupil: dark aperture in the iris that determines how much light is let into the eye
• Lens: transparent structure inside the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina
• Retina: nerve layer that lines the back of the eye, senses light, and creates electrical impulses that travel through the optic nerve to the brain
• Macula: small central area in the retina that contains special light-sensitive cells and allows us to see fine details clearly
• Optic nerve: connects the eye to the brain and carries the electrical impulses formed by the retina to the visual cortex of the brain
• Vitreous: clear, jelly-like substance that fills the middle of the eye

Proactive Eye Health

Good eye health and eye care are crucial to the value of sight. Be proactive in your eye health by taking a role in maintaining and protecting your sight, preventing common eye disorders, and treating problems early. Optometrists recommend that everyone with visual or other eye signs or symptoms have their eyes checked. In people who have no symptoms, it is recommended that people over 40 have their eyes tested every two years and people over 60 have their eyes tested annually.