24/04/2026
Ever caught yourself holding your phone further away just to read a message? 😅
That was me. Hi I'm Rodd from Hope Island Optical.
Lately, I noticed I was stretching my arm out to read clearly… even at breakfast, I found myself leaning back just to see my food properly. That’s when I knew something was changing.
It’s called presbyopia — a completely natural part of ageing where the eye gradually loses its ability to focus on things up close. It usually starts creeping in from your early to mid-40s, and suddenly those small fonts aren’t so friendly anymore.
In this video, I show exactly what it’s like — holding a book at arm’s length because anything closer just goes blurry.
If this sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. The good news? There are simple solutions to get your clear, comfortable vision back.
To book an appointment simply follow the link…
https://www.myhealth1st.com.au/qld/hope-island/optometrist/hope-island-optical
Or call (07) 56766491 and speak to one of our friendly staff.