VISION PROBLEMS
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Myopia
Myopia, or near-sightedness, causes distant objects to appear blurry while nearby ones remain clear and sharp.
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Hyperopia
Hyperopia, or farsightedness, makes distant objects clearer while nearby ones appear blurred.
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Presbyopia
Presbyopia is age-related farsightedness that makes near tasks harder as the eyes lose focus over time.
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, often from high eye pressure, causing gradual vision loss if left untreated.
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes can harm the retina by reducing blood flow, leading to serious damage and vision problems if untreated.
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Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a common vision issue where an irregular cornea or lens causes blurred or distorted sight.
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Cataracts
Cataracts occur when the eye’s lens becomes cloudy, leading to blurred or hazy vision that worsens over time.
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Keratoconus
Keratoconus is a progressive condition where the cornea thins and bulges into a cone shape, causing distorted vision.
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Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects the macula, causing gradual central vision loss while peripheral sight stays clear.
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Dry Eye
Dry eye occurs when the eyes produce too few tears or when tears evaporate quickly, causing irritation and discomfort.
MEET YOUR OPTOMETRISTS
Husband and wife team, Stuart and Rachel, purchased Design Eyewear from Ken Chenery in 2017. Ken consulted up until his retirement in 2024 after 50 years of practicing optometry. Stuart and Rachel are proud to continue the vision that Ken had started with Design Eyewear.
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Owner & OptometristOriginally from the Adelaide Hills, Stuart has been a practising optometrist for 23 years. His interest in science compelled him to begin his studies in botany and zoology at the University of Adelaide, where he completed a Bachelor of Science degree. Finding himself drawn to the field of optometry, he went to Brisbane to study at Queensland University of Technology, graduating in 2001. He has practised in both Australia and Canada. Outside of work, you can find Stuart spending time with his wife Rachel and their children, enjoying a run, playing tennis and honing his photography skills.
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OptometristA Canadian by origin, Rachel began her optometry education at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, where she completed an Honours Science degree. She moved to Australia to continue her studies, attending the Victorian College of Optometry at the University of Melbourne. She graduated the optometry program in 2002, and has practised in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Rachel met her husband Stuart when they worked together at the same optometry practice in Adelaide. She moonlights as a stand-up comedian and comedy writer and has appeared in televised comedy events in both Australia and Canada, and has won numerous awards for her comedic talents.
BOOK YOUR EYE EXAM TODAY!
At our Adelaide CBD practice near Rundle Mall, optometry is our main focus and the health of your eyes is always our top priority. We schedule 40-minute eye exam appointments so you never feel rushed, giving us time to get to know you, answer your questions, and address any concerns with care.