March 27, 2023

Many people come to the Wellington Eye Centre looking for laser eye surgery to rid themselves of their glasses and contact lenses. And we love helping you become free of these optical devices!! But some of our clients come to us for laser surgery, because they have assumed they can’t wear contact lenses, and that isn’t always the case. If...

Can’t wear Contact Lenses?

March 27, 2023 / Eyesight

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Many people come to the Wellington Eye Centre looking for laser eye surgery to rid themselves of their glasses and contact lenses. And we love helping you become free of these optical devices!! But some of our clients come to us for laser surgery, because they have assumed they can’t wear contact lenses, and that isn’t always the case. If...
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How Does Alcohol Affect Your Vision and Your Eyes?

March 14, 2023 / Eye Health

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Many of us have had an occasion where we drank enough alcohol to alter our vision, at times this might be humorous, but it can also be distressing and dangerous. But why does it happen? And can alcohol have permanent effects on our eyesight? Alcohol is classified as a Central Nervous System Depressant, meaning that it slows down brain activity. By...
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What is myopia control and when is it needed?

December 21, 2022 / Eye Health

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Myopia control is a fast-growing area of optometry that can reduce the rate of myopia (short-sightedness) progression. If you wore glasses as a child or teenager you may remember having to regularly update them as your vision changed. This eventually stabilised and you no longer needed to update your glasses as frequently. Myopia progresses fastest when you are young, so...
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Are cosmetic and coloured contact lenses OK to wear?

October 20, 2022 / Eye Health

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Wanting to find the perfect pair of coloured contact lenses to compliment your Halloween costume this year? Want your eyes to look blood red or deepest black for that demon look you are after? Here are some good safety measures, and some advice about cosmetic contact lenses. Are contact lenses medical devices? All contact lenses are medical devices. Even coloured...
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Where should you have laser eye surgery?

August 24, 2022 / Laser Eye Surgery

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So you are keen to have your eyesight corrected with laser eye surgery, but you don’t live in one of the four major cities? Not sure where to go or which clinic to choose?  Here are a few things to consider when choosing which laser vision correction clinic to go to. Where can I have laser eye surgery? Laser vision...
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The Latest VISUMAX® 800 laser

July 26, 2022 / Laser Eye Surgery

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“How long does SMILE® laser surgery take?” “30 seconds. For a human, that is nearly an eternity” (apologies to Star Trek) The VISUMAX® 800 laser is about to change that! Celebrating the arrival of our new, super-fast VISUMAX 800 laser At the Wellington Eye Centre we are proud to be a leader in the latest technology. That’s why we’re upgrading...
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Do pterygiums and corneal scars prevent laser eye surgery?

April 8, 2022 / Eye Health

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Most people thinking of having laser vision correction surgery will be suitable and can expect to have an excellent outcome. However, some people have conditions affecting their eyes that make them unsuitable for laser eye surgery. Conditions such as cataracts, lazy eye, and severe dry eyes will likely mean that you are unsuitable. This blog will discuss two other conditions...
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Why (most) humans can’t see clearly underwater or why (most) fish can’t see clearly out of water

February 16, 2022 / Eyesight

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It’s a commonplace experience that, if you dive underwater, your vision immediately becomes blurry. Most, but not all, fish have the same experience when they jump out of the water. There are rare exceptions, however! Some fish are able to see well both in and out of the water, and there is one unique group of human beings able to...
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What’s the BUZZ about honey-based eye drops?

January 4, 2022 / Eye Health

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Since the launch of Optimel Mānuka Honey eye care products in 2015, the use of honey-based products in eye care has been gaining momentum and creating a buzz. Honey has been documented for medicinal uses for centuries. It has been used to treat a range of ailments including wounds, infections, eye diseases, and gastrointestinal problems. It is only more recently...
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It’s time for a New Year, and a New You!

December 16, 2021 / Eye Health

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As we close the chapter on another tough year it’s time to think about relaxing, enjoying the sunshine, and spending time with family and friends. It’s time to reflect on your goals and the year that has been. Ready to start the new year afresh! If you like to make New Year’s resolutions here are a few eye care ones...
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SMILE into Summer

November 18, 2021 / Laser Eye Surgery

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At the Wellington Eye Centre, we offer 3 types of laser eye surgery – SMILE®, LASIK and PRK. Each surgery treats slightly different types of eyesight and has its own benefits. It’s important to talk to your Ophthalmologist during the pre-surgery assessments to determine which surgery may be best for you. Laser Eye Surgery Recovery Following laser eye surgery, you...
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Sick of your glasses fogging up with your face mask?

October 8, 2021 / COVID-19

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Mask wearing is a day to day reality for most medical professionals. But the general population of New Zealand is only now becoming accustomed to it too. For the bulk of Kiwis, wearing a mask is a small personal inconvenience albeit one with a much greater purpose.  For some, that inconvenience could be the frustration of their glasses fogging up! If...
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