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Vitamins For Good Eye Health and Vision
October 27, 2023 / eye health
The importance of diet for eye health and vision has been known for a long time. Vitamin deficiencies are not uncommon, and it is known that deficiencies in certain vitamins can affect the health of your eyes. Before we begin, it’s important to know one thing: The human body is able to store certain vitamins and minerals, whilst others are...
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What are the visual requirements for flying, set by the Civil Aviation Authority?
October 4, 2023 / eye health
The aviation environment is visually complex and three-dimensional. This environment can include poor visibility, rapid changes in visual contrast (day and night), and the extensive use of colours. Think of all the colour coding used on maps, on instruments and at airports. The visual targets are small and moving. And there is a plethora of information provided in small print...
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Dr Andrew Logans Innovation Achievements
August 30, 2023 / eye health
Dr Andrew Logan, Medical Director at the Wellington Eye Centre, has been at the forefront of new developments in ophthalmology in New Zealand for over twenty years. He has an unequalled record for introducing and pioneering new technology and procedures in New Zealand and Australasia. Dr Logan has had many achievements in the field of laser eye surgery Starting when...
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Help my eyelid is twitching!
July 28, 2023 / eye health
Eye twitching is very common, but the first time it happens it feels super strange! The twitch occurs when one of the muscles in your eyelid spasms. A spasm is an intense contraction of a muscle, one you can’t control. It feels like a massive movement, but often others can’t see it happening. This common eyelid twitch is called Myokymia,...
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Do you need to have eye exams after laser eye surgery?
June 26, 2023 / eye health
You have just made a substantial, positive investment in your eyesight by having laser vision correction. A decision you almost certainly didn’t take lightly. And now you have great vision without glasses! So that’s it right? Done and dusted – eyes fixed – no more eye exams! Not quite. Having regular eye exams after refractive surgery is still very important....
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Restasis Eye Drops for the Treatment of Dry Eyes
June 8, 2023 / eye health
Restasis is a prescription medication that can treat chronic dry eye disease. The active ingredient in Restasis is cyclosporine, which is an immunosuppressive agent that works by reducing inflammation in the eyes. Chronic dry eye disease is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It has a variety of causes; including ageing, hormonal changes, environmental factors, and certain...
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What is IPL? And how can it help dry eye?
May 12, 2023 / eye health
IPL stands for “Intense Pulsed Light”. IPL is a medical technology used to treat a number of skin conditions. It is also used by ophthalmologists and optometrists as an effective treatment for dry eye. Plastic surgeons, cosmetic doctors and beauty therapists all use IPL to treat a number of skin conditions, such as: Ophthalmologists and Optometrists can use the same device...
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How Does Alcohol Affect Your Vision and Your Eyes?
March 14, 2023 / eye health
Many of us have had an occasion where we drank enough alcohol to alter our vision, at times this might be humorous, but it can also be distressing and dangerous. But why does it happen? And can alcohol have permanent effects on our eyesight? Alcohol is classified as a Central Nervous System Depressant, meaning that it slows down brain activity. By...
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What is myopia control and when is it needed?
December 21, 2022 / eye health
Myopia control is a fast-growing area of optometry that can reduce the rate of myopia (short-sightedness) progression. If you wore glasses as a child or teenager you may remember having to regularly update them as your vision changed. This eventually stabilised and you no longer needed to update your glasses as frequently. Myopia progresses fastest when you are young, so...
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It’s time for a New Year, and a New You!
December 16, 2021 / eye health
As we close the chapter on another tough year it’s time to think about relaxing, enjoying the sunshine, and spending time with family and friends. It’s time to reflect on your goals and the year that has been. Ready to start the new year afresh! If you like to make New Year’s resolutions here are a few eye care ones...
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Sleep and the Effect on your Eye Health
October 4, 2021 / eye health
We know that getting enough sleep is important for our physical and mental health. But getting enough shut-eye is also crucial to your eye health and promoting clear and comfortable vision. It is especially important for anyone who suffers from dry eye. How much sleep do we need? Health experts recommend adults get 7 to 9 hours of sleep each...
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Dry Eyes and Mask Wearing
September 6, 2021 / eye health
Mask wearing is a day to day reality for most medical professionals. Now the general population of New Zealand is becoming accustomed to it too. For the bulk of Kiwis, wearing a mask is a small personal inconvenience but one with a much greater purpose. For some, that inconvenience could be the onset or worsening of Dry Eye symptoms. Dry Eye...
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