Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Magazine Autumn 2022

Instep Footwear for the very best fit, style and colour to suit your needs.

I nstep Footwear have been servicing our local community and providing quality footwear for over 25 years. We understand the importance of finding the perfect type of arch support footwear. Ziera are one of the most popular shoes that we have in stock designed for this purpose with a great range of styles now available in store. Ziera's underfoot comfort systems are unparalleled with cushioning and arch support that cocoons the whole foot. They're made so luxuriously comfortable they can be worn all day, every day. This range of shoes with extra depth have built in removable insoles to accommodate a custom orthotic. With

premium materials, anatomical design and supportive and cushioned foot beds you'll find there's no need to sacrifice comfort for style, or fashion for fit. Select from our extremely popular brands including: Django and Juliet, Zeta -Spanish quality leather boots, Beautiful Cabello soft leather shoes and boots made in Turkey, New season arrivals: Sueve ladies comfort boots and shoes are now in store - made in Portugal as well as our new season Skechers for ladies and men. We carry a good range of mens Saramanda shoes also. We have a large selection of contemporary and stylish designs in Modapelle ladies leather

handbags with a large range of colours, as well as many other accessories including wallets for ladies and men in beautiful soft leathers with various colours for any occasion or as a great gift idea. Trish Davies and her staff are very passionate and pride themselves on providing excellent service and can offer professional advice and extensive product knowledge relating to any chosen style to make sure your shoes fit you perfectly. Come in and see us and we will help you make the right choice. Gosford's Imperial Centre - Shop 136, Lower level (near The Reject Shop). Phone: 4324 2264

The Coast's First dedicated Dry Eye Clinic

C entral Coast residents will now have access to leading edge technology for dry eye syndrome, as the Coast’s very first independently owned and dry eye specific clinic opens in Erina. It is estimated that over 4million Australians suffer with dry eye disease, and this is on the rise. Optometry Australia (January 2020) reported three quarters of Australians have suffered with dry eye, yet only one third have seen an optometrist about the latest treatment options available. Chronic Dry Eye causes red itchy eyelids when the eye glands are unable to produce enough tears to lubricate the eye which can cause the sufferer significant discomfort. The new facility offers treatment via a state- of-the-art Lumenis IPL Machine. IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light and is more commonly used for beauty treatments, such as collagen production and hair removal, although the treatment is different for dry eye. Founder and Practitioner Liz Barrett, explains why she felt the need to open such a facility here on the Coast. “Having spent 28 years in the optical industry in Ireland, England and Australia, I have noticed a shift in dry eye syndrome. It is certainly becoming more common due to a variety of contributing factors such as environment, increased screen time, diet and medications.” Liz says. “As I started to notice the number of sufferers increasing, I decided an accessible facility was urgently needed on the Central Coast.” “We will work in partnership with optometrists and ophthalmologists all over

the Coast to help the growing number of people whose lives are affected by dry eye conditions.” Liz explains. The Lumenis IPL machine is a highly effective and safe method of treatment for dry eye disease, meibomian gland dysfunction, ocular rosacea and blepharitis. This technology and treatment is FDA approved and TGA listed for dry eye disease. IPL dry eye patients usually need four treatments, performed two to four weeks apart. Six-monthly follow-up treatments are recommended for maintenance and prevention. “The treatment is absolutely phenomenal. Patients can experience relief after just one session, but changes will be more noticeable after two to three sessions, depending on the severity of symptoms.” Liz concludes. Managing Director Taylor Bartley of Life Medical Centre - Erina, where the new facility will be located, is excited by the new addition to their centre. “Life Medical Centre is excited to welcome Liz and the Dry Eye Solutions team to our practice. Our vision was to create an evidence-based practice that is focused on patient care and health outcomes. We feel Liz and her team share those same values and we look forward to seeing this new service benefit the community.” Taylor says. Located within Life Medical Centre in Erina. Patients will require a referral from their eye care professional prior to a treatment. Phone: 4312 4273

For more information visit: www.dryeyesolution.com.au

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