Mac optometry

13/01/2026

New Orange Frame Features Orange Transition Lenses.

09/01/2026

Before the classroom year begins, early eye checks can play an important role in your child's development. Vision impacts everything from coordination and learning skills to confidence. Many issues can be present before kids can understand or tell us that something feels different or difficult. Eye tests are age-appropriate and can even be fun.

09/01/2026

Braidwood

Jannette’s annual eye test revealed something she never expected – macular disease. Because it was picked up early, she started treatment straight away and her vision has stabilised.

Her story is a powerful reminder: regular eye checks can make all the difference.
Read Jannette’s experience: https://www.mdfoundation.com.au/news/jannettes-story-why-early-detection-made-all-the-difference/

Book your eye check today. For free information and support, call Macular Disease Foundation Australia’s national helpline on 1800 111 709.

07/01/2026

04/01/2026

Braidwood

Eyelids are way more special than we think. Their anatomy is unique compared to the rest of the body, so treatments in this area need to be done with care and expertise. 🔍

What makes an eyelid so unique?
- Super thin skin: the thinnest in the body
- Super active muscles: we blink ~15,000 times a day
- Fat and support structures: help maintain shape and protect the eye
- Important glands: keep tears stable and prevent dryness

All this works together to protect your eyes and keep your vision comfy and healthy. 😊

That's why any treatment in the eyelid area - aesthetic or medical - needs to consider this delicate anatomy. Treating eyelids "like the rest of the skin" can cause irritation, unnatural results, or even eye issues.

04/01/2026

Braidwood

👀🔬 People with macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel)—a rare eye disease that blurs central vision—haven’t had any approved treatment options until now. In a huge win for patients, the FDA just approved ENCELTO, the first-ever therapy for this condition. This tiny device is surgically placed in the eye and steadily pumps out a protective protein called CNTF, which helps keep retinal cells alive and slows the disease from getting worse. It’s the first time a cell-based implant delivering a neuroprotectant has ever been approved to treat a neurodegenerative disease.

Developed by Neurotech Pharmaceuticals with key research from Scripps and the Lowy Medical Research Institute, ENCELTO is a collagen capsule filled with specially engineered cells. Once inside the eye, it quietly releases CNTF over years. Early studies showed that even after 14.5 years, these implants were still producing strong levels of CNTF. In two major clinical trials, ENCELTO clearly slowed down the loss of retinal cells over 24 months—giving patients hope to hold onto precious reading, driving, and face-recognition vision longer.

MacTel was once thought to be just a blood vessel issue, but scientists led by Dr. Martin Friedlander at Scripps discovered it’s actually a slow loss of the retina’s light-sensing cells. Their early gene therapy work paved the way for ENCELTO’s design. Now researchers hope to adapt this implant to treat other conditions like glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. It could even hint at new ways to fight brain diseases since the retina is part of our nervous system. This approval is not just a victory for patients—it’s a powerful example of decades of teamwork finally paying off.

This kind of implant technology is a huge step forward. What other medical breakthroughs are you most excited to see in the coming years?

Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only.

01/01/2026

Rose tinted lenses for migraine sufferers.

31/12/2025

Happy new year from MAC OPTOMETRY.Wishing all our patients friends ,and community a wonderful year ahead.Love and light To all Rob,Laura ,Gail .

29/12/2025

Braidwood

This holiday season, balance celebratory drinks with plenty of water to stay hydrated during the heated festive season.

23/12/2025

Last-minute ideas. Bolle sunglasses or gift cards available. We would like to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. Thank you for all your support. Rob, Laura, and Gail.