Welcome to Vivid Optical
Vivid Optical, previously Sharpe and Fowler Eyecare was established in Launceston 100 years ago and we have been caring for the local community ever since. We live by our guiding principles of professionalism and service, and pride ourselves on having caring and experienced staff. We are committed to providing the latest full-scope vision care for you and your family. We meet this commitment by continually staying abreast of the latest technology in optometric care.
Why have your eyes tested?
Even if your eyes are not giving you any problems, there are many good reasons for having a regular eye test:
If it’s been a while since your last eye test, why not make an appointment to see us in Launceston?
A good example of this is glaucoma. It often gives no symptoms until the condition is quite advanced and much more difficult to treat. A regular eye exam lets you know that your eyes are healthy.
Everyone gets used to the vision they have, and may be unaware of how much clarity they are missing out on. A regular eye test lets you know the full potential of your vision.
Many people put up with watery or dry eyes, or mildly uncomfortable eyes, not knowing that sometimes there is a simple remedy. We may not be able to make everyone’s eyes comfortable, but we may be able to help yours. A regular eye exam will help get your eyes as comfortable as they can be.
Sometimes the first a person knows that they might have high blood pressure, diabetes, or other general health problems, is when they get their eyes tested. A regular eye exam can be literally a lifesaver.
You may have been told before that you can’t wear contact lenses, your glasses lenses have to be thick, or that there is no treatment for your eye condition. But things change, and new products, techniques and treatments are always emerging. A regular eye test keeps you up to date with today’s options, not yesterday’s limitations.
Your first eye exam creates a record of your eyes and vision that can be helpful down the track to know whether things have changed. A regular eye exam now helps us give you better advice in the future.
Children with signs of visual stress, whose progress at school is below expectations or have a family history of eye problems, should be checked.