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Spectacle Lenses

Thoughtfully chosen eyewear. Independent, local optometrists providing personalised eye care and premium frames in Timaru.

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

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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June 15, 2021

Retinal Images and Dementia

Recent television news stories have reported the use of digital retinal images to detect the early signs of some forms of dementia. Of course, early diagnosis also leads to earlier…

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June 15, 2021

Why Wear Sunglasses?

Sunglasses are essential in preventing damage to the eyes by the sun’s ultra-violet radiation. Damage could include inflammation of the cornea, cancer, cataracts, and ptergium (a fleshy growth on the…

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June 15, 2021

Polarised Prescriptions

Polarised sunglasses have always been an advantage in our local area, but now they are available in a wide range to suit most prescriptions in lens designs. The polarised lenses…

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June 15, 2021

Glare and Polarisation

Are you blinded by the light? In everyday life we are confronted with bright light and glare, whether driving to or from work, playing sport, going for a walk, or…

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