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Optometrist discussing optical extras cover for glasses and contact lenses with a customer at an optometry practice.

GLASSES AND CONTACT LENSES: WHAT CAN OPTICAL EXTRAS COVER?

Optical Extras may contribute towards eligible prescription glasses, contact lenses and some prescription sunglasses, depending on your policy. Compare common eyewear categories and the product-specific rules to confirm before ordering.
Woman gently wiping a watery eye with a tissue outdoors, illustrating itchy eyes and irritation associated with hay fever.

Hay Fever and Itchy Eyes: What Helps and When to Seek Care

Hay fever can affect the eyes as well as the nose. This guide explains allergy-related eye symptoms, practical ways to reduce irritation, and signs that need professional assessment.
Optical extras reset dates showing calendar year, financial year and membership year benefit periods.

When Do Optical Extras Reset? Check Your Health Fund’s Dates

Optical extras do not have one universal reset date. This guide explains calendar, financial and membership-year limits, rollover considerations and how to check the benefit period for your own policy.
Woman trying on prescription glasses at an Australian optometry practice with eyewear frames on display.

Optical Extras Before Year End: What to Check Before You Claim

Child myopia management may involve spectacle lenses, contact lenses, ortho-k, atropine, outdoor time and regular monitoring. This guide explains how options may differ, what parents can ask, and why advice should be based on an individual eye examination.
Optometrist discussing myopia monitoring and vision changes with a child wearing glasses and their parent.

Child Myopia Management in Australia: Options and Monitoring

Child myopia management may involve spectacle lenses, contact lenses, ortho-k, atropine, outdoor time and regular monitoring. This guide explains how options may differ, what parents can ask, and why advice should be based on an individual eye examination.
Hand holding a pair of photochromic glasses outdoors, showing lenses darkening automatically when exposed to sunlight.

Photochromic Lenses in Australia: Benefits, Limits and How to Choose

Photochromic lenses darken outdoors and return towards clear indoors, offering everyday convenience for many glasses wearers. Learn how they work, their benefits and limitations, driving performance, and what to compare before choosing a lens.
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