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Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
June 17, 2019
Macular Degeneration affects an estimated 14% of New Zealanders over the age of 50. Our Ophthalmologist, Dr Andrew Logan, wrote this article all about Macular Degeneration. What is macular degeneration, how do the symptoms present and can it be treated? Keep reading to learn more! What is Macular Degeneration? Macular Degeneration is a condition in which the macular cells of...
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Eye Floaters: What Are The Spots In My Vision?
May 29, 2019
Have you ever been looking at something and noticed a strange mark floating in front of your eye? You may have even tried to swipe it away, but it doesn’t disappear. This may be what people call an eye floater – and they are very common! Read on to learn more about pesky eye floaters, what causes them, what can...
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Cataracts – Everything You Should Know
April 18, 2019
Cataract surgery is one of the most common operations done on the human body and is certainly one of the most successful and safe ones. Over the last 30 years, there have been enormous advances in the technology and techniques used to perform cataract surgery, making it a relatively simple, quick and safe operation. Most people have excellent visual outcomes...
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Why Are My Eyes Sore and Itchy? Everything You Need To Know About Dry Eye
April 2, 2019
Most people will know the feeling of having irritated, sore or itchy eyes – a long-haul flight, a pesky eyelash stuck in your eye or a terrible night sleep could be a cause of this. Unfortunately for some people, this feeling is a condition known as dry eye and can be caused by a variety of things, and not to...
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Why You Shouldn’t Rub Your Eyes
March 18, 2019
Eye rubbing is one of the worst things you can do to your eyes if you are a teenager or a preteen, or in your early 20s. Eye rubbing can affect the collagen fibres in your cornea, potentially causing keratoconus and deterioration in vision. Continue reading to find out more about how eye rubbing can affect your eyesight. The Cornea...
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