EyeSense Vision Optometrists

10/04/2026

A huge welcome to our new behavioural optometrist, Deanna Jordan, who joined our team this week. 👏

08/04/2026

Why isn’t this talked about when kids struggle with reading?

Before you think:

“He’s just being lazy.”
“She’s simply not focusing.”
“He’s one of those kids who doesn’t like reading.”

Read this.

Because effort and attitude aren’t the only explanations here.

It could be their visual system.

Reading requires more skills than recognising words on a page.

Your child’s eyes need to:
- Move smoothly across the page
- Jump accurately to the next line
- Work as a team
- Focus without strain

And this has to happen automatically.

An issue with these skills can look like this:

When they’re reading:
1. Using their finger to track
2. Skipping lines without realising
3. Re-reading the same sentence
4. Says words are blurry, moving, or double

In their behaviour:
1. Avoids reading
2. Chooses books that are too “easy”
3. Gets frustrated quickly

In their body:
1. Complains reading is “hard”
2. Gets tired faster than expected

And here’s where it gets missed…

You’ve probably already had their eyes tested. And they passed.

But standard eye tests focus on clarity (which is important), but don't check functionality.

Because reading depends on:
✅ Eye tracking
✅ Eye teaming
✅ Sustained focus

Skills many screenings don’t fully assess.

So, no matter how hard your child tries, their visual system fails them. And reading becomes frustrating rather than enjoyable.

And their confidence drops.

That’s where behavioural optometry comes in.

At EyeSense Vision, we look beyond what your child sees. We investigate how their visual system functions in day-to-day life.

If any of this feels familiar, it’s worth looking into.

Book your child’s eye test today.

And share this with a parent who needs to see this.

05/04/2026

Have a blessed Resurrection Sunday. ✝

03/04/2026

There is no greater love than this.

02/04/2026

Today we say goodbye to Fariha. 👋🏻

Over two years, countless laughs, and one very bubbly personality later… she’s onto her next chapter.

We’ll miss you, Fariha. Wishing you nothing but the best for what's to come. 💙

01/04/2026

Big things happening behind the scenes.

Our second test room is ready to go — and we’re growing the team.

A new optometrist starts with us next week, and we can’t wait to introduce her to you.

A lot went into making this happen. We're proud of how it came together.

24/03/2026

We take education seriously at EyeSense.

In fact, it’s one of our brand values.

So, over the weekend, our whole team invested time into expanding our knowledge.

All so we can provide you with the best possible eye care.

Jodie and I travelled to the Gold Coast.

We attended ACBO’s 3-day Advanced Vision Care for Visual Dysfunction conference.

It was a deep-dive into neuro-optometry and vision therapy care.

Meanwhile, our dispensers Josh and Fariha didn’t want to be upstaged.

So, on Friday they attended the Optical Dispensers Australia Gala in Fremantle. Josh even took out the runner-up for best dressed on the night. 👏🏻

And on Saturday, they joined the WAVE Dispensing Workshop, covering:
👓 Myopia control
👓 Theory of light
👓 Tints for neuro-optometric symptoms
👓 Old-fashioned hand edging

Can’t wait to implement our new acquired knowledge at the practice.

20/03/2026

18/03/2026

The cold hard truth about your child’s athletic performance…

Before you think:

“He’s not working hard enough.”
“That was an easy catch… How did she miss it?”
“Maybe he isn’t sporty.”

Read this.

If your child struggles with sport…

It’s not always because they don’t put in the effort.
Or that they’re uncoordinated.

Sometimes it’s their visual system.

And they don’t realise it.
Neither do parents.

Your child’s eyes do far more than “seeing” on the sports field.

They’re responsible for:
💥 Tracking fast-moving objects
💥 Judging distance and speed
💥 Reacting in an instant
💥 Reading the game in real time

And it all has to happen automatically.

So, when there’s an underdeveloped visual skill, it can look like this:

On the field:
🔷 Dropping catches
🔷 Mistiming kicks or hits
🔷 Slow reactions
🔷 Struggling to keep up with play

In their behaviour:
🔷 Loves watching sport, hates playing it
🔷 Avoids ball sports
🔷 Gets visibly frustrated quickly

In their body:
🔷 Headaches after playing
🔷 Rubbing their eyes constantly
🔷 Complaining fast-moving balls go blurry
🔷 Getting unusually tired

OK, yes, you’ve probably already had their eyes tested.

And they passed.

But standard eye tests mainly focus on clarity.

Not how their eyes perform under pressure.

Because sport isn’t only about seeing clearly.

It’s about:
✅ How well their brain and eyes work together
✅ How accurately they track movement
✅ How quickly they react
✅ How well they judge space and depth

Skills sport actually depend on.

So, what does your child do?

They try harder.
They practise more.

But they struggle to keep up with their peers.

And over time…
Sport becomes frustrating rather than fun.

Their confidence drops.
Avoidance takes its place.

This is exactly what behavioural optometry looks at.

We go beyond what your child sees.
We dig deeper to uncover how the visual system performs in real life.

If any of this feels uncomfortably familiar, it’s worth looking into.

EyeSense Vision Optometrists is currently booking Visual Information Processing assessments for March and April.

📍 Located in Leederville. | Book via link in bio. | DM us with any questions.

Any parents came to mind while reading this? Send it to them.

Our team of behavioural optometrists, vision therapists and assistants are here to help you see clearly! Located in Leederville - book online today.

13/03/2026

So, what’s the story behind our lens cloths?

Because these aren’t random designs.

Both were drawn by Karin, a very good friend of mine I met while living in NSW.

I was visiting her the month before I took over as official owner, and she showed me her designs. And I just knew that’s what I wanted for EyeSense’s lens cloths.

You won’t be able to tell by looking at them, but Karin is colourblind.

She relies on her memory to create her pieces of art. The names of the pencils remind her what colours she used.

But colourblindness doesn't stop her from doing something she loves.

To me, that’s the definition of excellence.

And since it’s one of EyeSense’s core values, it ties in beautifully with what the practice stands for.

So next time you use your lens cloth, I hope you’ll remember:

Your limitations don’t decide what you’re capable of.

Should I ask Karin to design more options? Let me know in the comments.

11/03/2026

“Why does my child’s handwriting matter?”

You’re right. It doesn’t.

Not the neatness, anyway.

But what if your child’s handwriting was giving you a clue…

Because it could be quietly telling you why they’re struggling at school.

Here’s something a lot of parents don’t realise:

Learning to write is one of the most complex things we expect of young children. They have to master these skills at the same time:

🔷 Precise coordination between their brain, eyes, and hands
🔷 Visualising letters and numbers clearly
🔷 Reproducing them by hand instantly
🔷 Monitoring spacing, sizing, and position on a page.

You don’t think twice about it anymore.

But for your child? This takes effort.

And when they struggle with writing, it’s rarely about writing.

Because the same visual skills that go into handwriting are the foundation of:

🔵 Reading
🔵 Learning
🔵 Copying from the board
🔵 Organising work on a page
🔵 Keeping up in a bustling classroom

So, if something feels off, pay attention.

Your child may be asking for help without even realising it.

Here are 6 signs to look for:

💥 Inconsistent letter sizing
Some letters are tiny. Others are enormous. This could all be in the same word.

💥 Unusual spacing
Letters and words are crammed together, or spread too far apart.

💥 Reversing letters like “b” and “d”
Yes, this is normal at first. But worth paying attention to past age 7.

💥 Trouble staying on the line
Writing that goes uphill or downhill, even on clearly ruled paper.

💥 Pressing too hard or gripping their pencil too tight
It’s almost like they're forcing the letters out. Sometimes this is unconscious compensation.

💥 Writing that doesn’t match how they speak
Your child is verbally brilliant, but their writing lags behind. It’s a gap that matters.

Noticed your child doing any of these?

These are behaviours a behavioural optometrist is trained to assess.

We look beyond how clearly your child can see, but evaluate how well their visual system is actually working.

EyeSense Vision is currently booking Visual Information Processing assessments for March and April.

If you have a niggling feeling something is holding your child back, it’s a great place to start.

📍 Perth based | Book your appointment via our link in bio | DM us with any questions

And if something resonated, share this with a mum who needs to see it. 💙

08/03/2026

As we celebrate International Women's Day, we applaud our female staff members who go above and beyond each day.

Simoné - owner, behavioural and neuro-optometrist
Jodie - vision therapist
Fariha - clinic coordinator

You walk the extra mile.
You show up even when it's hard.
You give hope to patients who've given up.
You brighten the day with your kindness, empathy, and dedication.

Today we salute you all for the impact you've made to children, teenagers, and adults alike.