Practice Updates

Dry Eyes can be a debilitating condition. Most common in older adults, dry eyes are caused by many factors, which in turn can limit lubrication of the eyes and lead to discomfort, light sensitivity and blurred vision.

When it comes to protecting your eyes, sunglasses are essential. From protection against macular degeneration and skin cancer, to reduced risk of cataracts and migraines, they’re not just a fashion statement but a way to keep your eyes healthy and safe from the elements.

It’s a word able to strike frustration into the hearts of many a kiwi: hay fever. That pesky, seasonal allergy that carries with it itching, sniffing, blocking and general discomfort we could all do without!

If you’re new to contact lenses, it can be a confusing space to wrap your head around. Who cannot wear contact lenses? Who can? When and for how long? With so many questions, glasses can seem like a much simpler option! Fortunately, contact lenses are much easier than they seem.

For many of us, eye health isn’t something we regularly think about. We go about our days, taking our vision as a natural given, and it’s not until we experience a vision issue that we become aware of the importance of actively caring for one of our most precious senses.

For many of us, we don’t really think about them until we have an issue arise, but a regular check-up can be the key to discovering issues early and giving you the best chance at keeping them at bay.