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...

We know that getting enough sleep is important for our physical and mental health. But getting enough shut-eye is also crucial to your eye health and promoting clear and comfortable vision. It is especially important for anyone who suffers from dry eye. How much sleep do we need? Health experts recommend adults get 7 to 9 hours of sleep each...

At the Wellington Eye Centre, we take the well-being of our patients extremely seriously. Laser eye surgery is an elective surgery, performed on your most important sense organ. Therefore we put your safety first. Whether it’s SMILE®, LASIK or PRK, it is vital to know that it is safe to do so. This article will talk about some of the...

Spring is the season of hope, budding flowers, bouncy lambs and the end of winter! But for those who suffer from hay fever, it can be a real drag. You may have already started to experience itchy eyes and runny noses as the worst of winter is hopefully behind us. With the change of season just around the corner, now...

Have you been caught short over lockdown and have run out of your eye drops? Or maybe the eye drops you normally use aren’t on the shelves in your supermarket or pharmacy? To help you navigate this we have outlined some options below. Prescription eye drops For those of you using prescription only eye drops, for example for the treatment...

At the Eye Centre our number one priority is ensuring the safety of our patients and our staff. We want to let you know what we will be doing at each Alert Level and what we will be asking you to do as well.  Although we have been very lucky in New Zealand to have very few cases of Covid-19,...

The Wellington Eye Centre is located in the heart of Wellington – Cuba Street. A colourful and vibrant street filled with everything from quirky cafes to fine dining, designer clothes to vintage stores, art galleries to live music. We’ve already written about our favourite places to eat and drink around Cuba Street, so now we’re telling you our favourite things...

One of our previous articles looked at the importance and function of our eyelashes. And it might have you wanting to rush out to find ways to accentuate your lashes… Obviously to increase your UV protection and apparent fertility. But before you do, consider the impact these interventions may have on your eye health. This blog is about false eyelashes,...

As you get out winter coats, scarves and hats it’s also time to think about your eyes! The cooler weather has some downsides for eye health but some bonuses for those considering laser vision correction surgery. Dry Eye And Winter Time If you suffer from dry eye, you will probably be aware of what environmental triggers make your symptoms worse....

Recurrent corneal erosion syndrome (RCES) is a common condition affecting the skin on the front surface of the cornea. Normally the layer of skin is very adherent to the underlying tissue, called the stroma. However, in RCES the skin fails to attach securely to the underlying tissue. Making it easily moved or torn by movement of the eyelids. The condition...

It’s pretty obvious why eyes are important… But have you ever considered why you have eyelashes? These seemingly innocuous rows of hairs on your eyelids are actually very useful and represent the first line of defence in protecting your eyes! 1. Defence Eyelashes help keep airborne objects such as dirt, pollen, dust, lint and debris from reaching the surfaces of...

The Wellington Eye Centre is based in the heart of the Cuba Quarter. This is the buzzing and hip area of the city, situated around Cuba Street. We’ve compiled a list of our staff picks and places to check out while you’re in the area. The street is closed off to traffic in some parts, and this is where you...