Posts by Clare Coventry
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 that we recommend work in three different ways: They eliminate reflected glare for greater visual comfort They protect the eyes from UV damage such as…
Read MoreWhy 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 front surface of the eye). Children and young adults especially are at risk and parents should make sure that their children wear sunglasses, particularly when…
Read MoreRetinal 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 treatment. In a study of 5,553 patients aged over 55 years in the Netherlands, digital retinal images were obtained and then study participants were monitored…
Read MoreComputers and Your Eyes
Computers are ‘normal’ in most workplaces and they are certainly common in many homes. They have become part of everday life for most of us. But did you know that more than 50% of computer operators experience eyestrain, headaches, and blurred vision? These problems occur along with other visual symptoms related to the increase of…
Read MoreAnother Reason to Eat Well
There’s now another good reason to eat your vegetables! A recent US study has found that those who eat foods rich in lutein and zeaxanthin will have healthier eyes. These are nutrients that are especially found in leafy dark green vegetables. People who eat these types of vegetables are 35% less likely to develop the…
Read MoreGlare 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 relaxing at the beach. Bright light, and particularly glare, are apparent in varying weather conditions and virtually all outdoor activities. In addition, UVA and UVB…
Read MoreADONZ Conference
The beginning of November saw our Dispensing Opticians, Vanessa Cumming and Roslyn Iongi, make their way up to Napier for the ADONZ (Association of Dispensing Opticians) Conference. During their whirlwind visit, they were excited to learn a lot more in the fields of Blind Culture in New Zealand, Myopia Control, Optometry’s role in Concussion, and Dry Eye…
Read MoreChildren’s Goggles
Summer brings sunshine, outside play, water play, beach days, cannonballing into the pool and yes, children doing their best to splash poor mum and dad. But for those children who wear prescription glasses, water play isn’t as enjoyable as it could be because they struggle to see clearly through their standard goggles. Well, we don’t…
Read MoreCommunity Contact with Radius Elloughton Gardens
Here at Canon Street Optometrists, we’re always looking for ways to improve people’s vision, and ultimately their quality of life. One of our initiatives was for one of our optometrists, Martina Fellmann, and our Practice Principal, Vanessa Cumming, to visit Radius Elloughton Gardens to discuss overall eye health, but in particular some common eye conditions…
Read MoreSummer Eyes
How lucky are we to live in a country with such incredible weather! We’ve all been busy enjoying this incredible summer sun; beaches, pools, skate parks, bush walks, playgrounds – you name it, we do it in summer! Some of us are now feeling the effects of all that activity. Unfortunately, sometimes no matter how…
Read MoreOrtho K – Reshaping the Future
You may or may not have heard a few new buzz words floating around in the optometry world: Ortho K being one of them. No, it’s not a new department store, it’s the only non-surgical way to allow clear corrected vision without the use of contact lenses throughout the day. Pretty nifty, eh? Studies* in…
Read MoreHow Teenagers Can Benefit from Wearing Contact Lenses
Let’s be honest, being a teenager is hard. Pressures with school, exams, sports, after-school jobs, parents who won’t stop nagging (why is it such a surprise that teens still have to brush their teeth and get dressed every day?!). The last thing teens want to be worrying about is their vision and how wearing glasses…
Read More