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Having a high prescription doesn’t mean you have to compromise on the appearance, comfort, or style of your glasses. With the right lenses and frame, we can help you achieve glasses that look great and feel comfortable to wear every day. One option is high-index lenses, which are specially designed to be thinner and lighter […]
Have you ever wondered why your optometrist or dispensing optician recommends an anti-reflection coating when you choose new glasses? It’s much more than just an optional extra. An anti-reflection (AR) coating can improve the quality of your vision, make your lenses easier to keep clean, and even make your glasses look better. A lens made […]
When choosing new glasses, the frame needs to both look great and fit well. Finding the right frame is about balancing form and function — choosing something that suits you while also feeling comfortable and easy to wear. When both are considered together, glasses tend to sit better, feel more natural, and work well in […]
Did you know there’s a simple way to turn your everyday glasses into sunglasses without carrying a second pair? Chemistrie Sun Clips offer an innovative solution for anyone who wears prescription glasses. Using tiny magnets, each custom-made sun clip attaches to your existing lenses in seconds. Step outside, click the clip on, and when you […]
Glaucoma has often been called the disease that strikes like a thief in the night. It’s unobtrusive and can sneak up on you, taking away your sight with no pain or symptoms. Glaucoma is most commonly associated with an increased pressure in the eye, which over time slowly destroys the optic nerve. Other theories include […]
Wanganui Eyecare was the first optometrist in New Zealand to use tinted lenses to help with reading and learning difficulties. These can benefit both adults and children. Very commonly, those who experience learning difficulties have a contributing visual problem. For some, the letters on a page appear to move, or to blur. With others the […]
Are you struggling to read with your progressives, searching around for a clear spot, or tilting your head to see the computer and ending up with a sore neck? Occupational lenses can be a great alternative. I like to think of progressives lenses as distance glasses that you can see close up with. You can […]