Posts by Emman Cabezas
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Scan
Some eye diseases don’t cause any vision changes early on, meaning something can be happening in your eyes without you realising until it’s too late. The good news is vision loss in many cases can be prevented if detected early. At Canon Street Optometrists, we have advanced equipment such as the OCT scan to detect…
Read MoreOne of New Zealand’s Leading Causes of Blindness
Macular Degeneration (MD) is one of New Zealand’s leading causes of blindness and severe vision loss. One in seven people over the age of 50 are affected and the incidence increases with age. This condition affects the central part of the retina, called the macula. This is the light sensitive tissue that is essential for…
Read MoreEye Care Advice for Diabetics
Almost every diabetic will experience some form of associated eye disease, yet a large number of New Zealand’s diabetics have never had an eye examination. All diabetics should have their eyes examined at least every two years. Diabetes can lead to a host of eye problems, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts. Also, many undiagnosed…
Read MoreYour “Routine” Examination Should Be Anything But Routine
Twice as many people are afraid of going blind as are afraid of premature death or heart disease¹. Yet far too many people compromise on their vision care, substantially increasing the risk not only of significant vision loss, but potential failure to detect life-threatening diseases. Your Canon Street optometrist is a fully-qualified medical professional who…
Read MoreMost Over 50s are Not Aware…
New Zealand research has found that of those most at risk (50+ years), 47% have not heard of Macular Degeneration. This is despite the fact that one in seven in this age group is at risk of Macular Degeneration (MD). We are urging people to have their eyes examined regularly and to be aware of the symptoms…
Read MoreAt Risk for Vision Problems
Recent surveys show that many New Zealanders, from infants to seniors, have uncorrected vision problems. Some of these, such as amblyopia or glaucoma, have no warning signs and can cause permanent vision loss if left untreated. This is why regular eye examinations are the best way to ensure healthy vision for you and your family.…
Read MoreTechnology
Here at Canon Street Optometrists, you are fortunate enough to have ready access to the latest technology to ensure that the health of your eyes and vision is monitored and assessed in the best way possible. As part of that, we are proud to be the only optometrists south of Christchurch to have an Intense…
Read MoreDigital Retinal Imaging
Digital photography is now an advanced technology and we are fortunate to have a digital retinal camera in our practice. This means that a photograph can be taken of your retina (often without using dilating drops) which is then stored on the computer. This image provides useful information about the health of the blood vessels…
Read MoreHow Often Should I…?
One of the most common questions we hear is “how often should I have…” Individual situations vary and you should always follow the advice your optometrist has given after they have examined your eyes. Changes in vision and eye health are often quite slow and subtle, and can easily go unnoticed if not checked regularly. However,…
Read MoreWhat is an Optometrist?
An optometrist is someone you go to see when you need glasses, right? Actually, there’s a bit more than that! Did you know, an optometrist is actually a fully-qualified medical professional who had to undergo 5 years of training? An optometrist is the primary health care professional for the eyes. They are the first people you…
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