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It’s no secret that Tauranga is an amazing place to live. We’re very lucky to be surrounded by plenty of outdoor activities and a beautiful coastline – both of which make protecting our eyes from UV rays super important. Slip, Slop, Slap and WRAP! It’s about time we

Calling all contact lens wearers in Tauranga. Do you know the do’s and don’ts when it comes to wearing contact lenses? Here are 5 things to avoid Sleeping in them Sleeping in your contact lenses is not recommended as it can cause pink eye, dry eyes or keratitis – a s

Find out what’s included in your eye examination. A ‘sight exam’ is the most basic form of vision testing, and the results will simply tell you if you would benefit from wearing glasses or contact lenses. Whereas a full eye examination is an assessment of your vision

Are you concerned about your Son or Daughter’s eyesight? Learning to read, write, catch a ball, play games and interact with others all depend on your child being able to see what they’re doing. If you’re worried about your child’s vision, here’s what to look f

Did you know that over 20,000 New Zealanders suffer eye injuries each year? Many of these injuries result in severe visual impairment, and even blindness. Would the loss of your vision impact on your ability to work or do the things you love? If so, answer these 5 questions: Do you us

The cost of an eye test and a new pair of glasses can be too much for some kiwi families. But if your child is 15 and under, and you have a community services card, then the NZ government would like to step in and help. The Ministry of Health Spectacles Subsidy can help with: The cost

It’s no secret that Optometry is a fast changing industry So to stay at the top of our game, we recently attended the 3-day ‘ODMA‘ tradeshow held in Brisbane, Australia. Here are 3 highlights from the event: 1. The new SynergEyes Hybrid contact lens Has your optometr

Pam Band (age 57) from Tauranga tells her story about Glaucoma When did you first suspect something was wrong? “At the top of my eyelid there was this spot that was blurred. It was like looking through an oval-shaped frame. I remember thinking ‘have I put my mascara on too thick?’ It

Have you heard about the Bay of Plenty Music Studio? Run by a group of of private, registered music teachers, the BOP Music Studio exists to support aspiring musicians here in Tauranga. The studio has recently held it’s Annual Music Festival at Otumoetai College, which serves as