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 […]
Children – Learning Difficulties & Vision
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 […]
Occupational Lenses – Let’s Clear Things Up!
Are you: Struggling to read with your progressives? Having to search around for a clear spot? Getting a neck ache while tilting your head to see the computer? Occupational lenses are a great alternative. I like to think of progressives lenses as distance glasses that you can see close up with. You can read in […]


