Is your child having trouble seeing close-up objects such as their phone? Are they struggling to read small print? Do they rub their eyes often or complain they feel tired or sore? Do you suspect they might be long-sighted or have hyperopia? As parents, your child’s health and development is a huge focus. While doctor’s visits are regular occurrences, eye exams are sometimes overlooked. Hyperopia, or farsightedness, is a common vision issue affecting children’s learning and development, but it can often go undiagnosed. What is Hyperopia? Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, means that a person can see distant objects more
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OCT Machines and their role in eye health
At John O’Connor Optometrists, a new high-tech machine is helping us protect and improve Aucklanders’ eye health. Our OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) machine helps our optometrists spot eye diseases and conditions early, so they can treat them before they worsen. And that’s got to be good! What is an OCT Machine? An OCT machine uses light waves to take detailed pictures of the different layers of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye. It’s like an ultrasound, but instead of sound waves, it uses light waves so we can see what’s going on inside your eye
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Eye Tests for Children: When is the Best Time to Have One?
Did you know that one in five school-aged children has an undiagnosed vision problem? This is why it’s important to take your child for an eye test at the earliest opportunity. After the last few years of more learning-from-home and increased screen time, it’s more important than ever to remember to get your children’s eyes tested by a reputable optometrist. Close work and increased time in front of a screen can lead to digital eye strain and myopia (short-sightedness). Even if your child isn’t complaining of specific eye issues, it’s still important to take them for an eye test. Young
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Catching Glaucoma Symptoms Early
See us straight away If at any time you suffer from symptoms, such as ‘fogs’ and pressure in either eye, flashes, headaches or loss of vision, please see one of our experienced team immediately and we will carry out a comprehensive assessment of your eyes. Spotting glaucoma symptoms early can make the world of difference to your sight. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is no laughing matter. It is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide, but early diagnosis and modern treatment mean glaucoma can be well managed. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve and leads to vision loss. The pressure inside
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Keeping An Eye On Age-related Macular Degeneration
What is ARMD? Age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss for people over 50, making it an extremely common eye condition. Basically, the macula is tiny and the most sensitive part of the retina and its job is to keep our central vision sharp and accurate. The retina is a thin layer of tissue that lines the back of the inside of the eye, near the optic nerve. The optic nerve connects the eye to the brain. The retina turns light into electrical signals and then sends these electrical signals through the optic nerve, where the brain
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What Is A Cataract?
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye that, sadly, is an inevitable consequence of getting older. Cataracts usually occur when normal proteins in the lens of the eye break down and clump together, clouding the lens. Because the lens is no longer as clear as it should be, rather than following a usual path, incoming light is scattered. The cataract or cloudy lens blocks the passage of light to the retina in the back of the eye, causing distorted or blurred vision, issues with glare and difficulty handling bright light . Basically, a cataract is a
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Eye-deals You Can’t Overlook
Affordable Prescription Glasses in Auckland Whether you’ve been thinking you may need corrective glasses for a while, or your current frames style or lens strength is out of date, a visit to the friendly team at John O’Connor Optometrists for our latest deals on glasses will see you right. Amazingly affordable spectacle frames and lenses. At John O’Connor, we use Hoya lenses. Hoya is a Japanese lens company recognised worldwide for their range of eyeglass lens designs, materials and designer coatings. Hoya supplies a complete range of premium quality single vision, multi-focal, occupational and bifocal lenses to suit everyone’s individual
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What Is Macular Degeneration?
Facts About AMD AMD causes damage to the macula and can gradually destroy your central, sharp vision. AMD, or age related macular degeneration, is a common eye condition and a leading cause of vision loss among people age 55 and older. It is the most common cause of legal blindness in this age group. (Legal blindness means that a person can see 6/60 or less with glasses.) The macula is made up of millions of light-sensing cells. It is the most sensitive part of the retina and is smaller than the size of a pinhead. The macula allows us to make
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Looking and Learning
Young Eyes and Learning We live in a visual world and there is a very clear connection between good eyesight and learning success at school. Experts say that about 80 percent of what children learn at school is presented visually: good vision is essential for students of any age if they are to reach their potential. Research has shown that in New Zealand around 15% of children have problems with their vision; many of the children are pre-schoolers. If left untreated, eyesight problems can impact on learning, confidence and sports. If your child is not doing so well at school, ruling
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Blepharitis Treatment
Treating Blepharitis This is a stubborn eye disorder requiring systematic, on-going treatment; not only to eliminate redness and irritation but to prevent further blepharitis outbreaks. Blepharitis symptoms are similar to other more serious eye diseases, which is why it is vital that you get a professional diagnosis of your condition from one of our optometrists. If you do suffer from blepharitis it is very important you understand the type you have so we can provide the correct blepharitis treatment. The most common form, seborrhea blepharitis, is caused by small oil glands on the eyelid becoming clogged, causing waxy, greasy scales
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Eye Health and Eye Tests.
Blepharitis, dry eyes, Eye diseases, Eye Problems, Eye tests, Itchy Eyes, and Treatment.
Blepharitis, dry eyes, Eye diseases, Eye Problems, Eye tests, Itchy Eyes, and Treatment.