Posts by Clare Coventry
Summer 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 MoreEyecare for Students
Wow, these summer holidays sure have gone by in the blink of an eye! This is the time of year when parents and students alike begin to frantically order and nervously cover stationery, check for holes in school bags and uniforms (or find that all of last year’s uniform is still in a dirty pile…
Read MoreOn-Trend Eyewear: Fashion Statement or UV Damage?
You’ve seen them around, namely on the world’s trendiest models – the 90’s inspired “micro-shades”. It seems like it doesn’t matter the shape of the lenses, as long as they’re tiny, the “it” crowd are wearing them. They’re having a real moment. But are they everything they’re hyped up to be? Even though we’re in…
Read MoreChoosing Children’s Frames
Good vision is critical to a child’s early educational, functional, and social development. Parents and caregivers should be aware that it is essential to address the child’s visual needs as early as possible. Healthy sight can contribute to a healthy start in life. The eyes continue to develop during childhood. The majority of children at…
Read MorePolarised Sunglasses
Everyone talks about polarised sunglasses – but why are they better than normal sunglasses? Polarised light consists of a concentration of light waves moving in the same direction and along the same plane. If you can imagine a wave and how it can move and vibrate in many directions – polarised glare is caused by…
Read MoreChildren’s Vision
Here at Canon Street Optometrists, we’re making it easy to take care of young eyes. Because 80% of children’s learning is visual, it makes sense to look after their eyes from an early age. That’s why it’s important for children to wear sunglasses to help protect their eyes from New Zealand’s powerful UV rays. The dangers…
Read MoreFive Myths & Misconceptions about Contact Lenses
1. They are difficult to get used to Modern soft contact lenses are almost always instantly comfortable. Previously, wearing times needed to be gradually increased to allow the cornea to adapt to the reduced supply of oxygen under the lens. Silicone hydrogel materials are very “breathable” and so little adaptation is necessary. This also makes…
Read MoreKeeping Your Eyes Sun Safe
It is incredibly important to protect your eyes from the sun. Exposure to UV radiation can lead to cataracts – the leading cause of vision loss, and pterygium – a growth across the front of the eye. It can also lead to macular degeneration which can be visually devastating. Protecting your eyes from UV damage should…
Read MoreDriving & Your Eyes
Just as your car needs regular checks to ensure that it is functioning normally, your eyes need examining to ensure that your vision meets the LTSA eyesight standards. Most drivers can reach the standard necessary for safe driving with prescription glasses or contact lenses. Why is good vision so important for road safety? The ability…
Read MoreTips & Tricks
Life is busy. It always pays to take some time out of your day to do something special for yourself. It may be sitting in the sun with a hot cuppa, having a long-overdue catch up with friends or family, or even binge-watching your favourite show on Netflix. Here at Canon Street Optometrists, we can…
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