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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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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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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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