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August 10, 2021

Your “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…

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August 10, 2021

Eye 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…

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August 10, 2021

At 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…

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August 10, 2021

One 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…

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August 9, 2021

Digital 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…

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August 9, 2021

How 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…

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