Eye ConditionsWednesday, 16 Jan 2019Pterygium: What is Surfer’s Eye?
Despite the misleading name, you don't have to be a surfer or ever see the ocean to get surfer's eye, otherwise referred to as a "pterygium".
Eye ConditionsWednesday, 16 Jan 2019
Why Are My Eyes Watering?
Did you know tears serve an important function for our eye health? Tears play a vital role in flushing out irritants, fighting off infections.
Eye ConditionsThursday, 15 Nov 2018Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration, also called AMD, is a deterioration of the macula, which is the small central area of the retina.
Signs of Cataracts in Your Loved Ones
Cataracts are a cloudy or opaque area on the crystalline lens of the eye that develops over time. Despite being one of the most common eye conditions.
Eye ConditionsTuesday, 23 Oct 2018Heterochromia
One unusual type of eye colouring that is truly 'eye-catching' and unusual is heterochromia. The term derives from the Ancient Greek words, "hetero"
Eye ConditionsThursday, 9 Aug 2018Glaucoma: Causes, Types, Signs and Symptoms
Glaucoma is relatively common, especially in older adults as it affects 2-3% of people over the age of 60.
Eye ConditionsWednesday, 8 Aug 2018Preventing Glaucoma
According to Glaucoma NZ, it is estimated that 91,000 Kiwis have glaucoma, but what is more alarming is that only half of them know it.
Eye ConditionsTuesday, 7 Aug 2018Squints (Strabismus)
A squint or strabismus is a condition (most often found) in children where the eyes do not look in the same direction.
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is a common eye condition that affects children and adults alike.
Eye ConditionsTuesday, 31 Jul 2018Hyperopia
In order for our eyes to be able to see properly, light rays must be refracted by the tear film, the cornea and the lens so they can focus the image
What to expect with cataract surgery
A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye which restricts light from passing through the eye and reaching the retina.
Eye ConditionsFriday, 26 Jan 2018You can only shoot as fast as you can see – Raymond O’Brien, a patient story.
Raymond O'Brien enjoyed great vision, but his sporting success came amidst growing visual challenges in the form of presbyopia and cataracts.
