Spectacles

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics approximately 50 per cent of the Australian population wear spectacles, and almost everyone will need spectacles at some time during their life. Spectacles are unique in that they are a fashion item, as well as a corrective device. Their origins are cloudy, but they appear to have been invented in Italy, sometime in the 13th century.

Apart from the power of the lenses, there are many other options to consider in choosing a pair of spectacles. The information below will help you understand the options, and your optometrist can always provide advice on what options would suit you.