Laser eye surgery holds the promise of clearer vision and freedom from glasses or contacts. However, it is not uncommon for people having laser eye surgery to find the thought of it stressful. A major concern is “what can go wrong” during the procedure. Here’s what you need to know about the possible intraoperative complications in laser eye surgery and...

Dr Andrew Logan, Medical Director at the Wellington Eye Centre, has been at the forefront of new developments in ophthalmology in New Zealand for over twenty years. He has an unequalled record for introducing and pioneering new technology and procedures in New Zealand and Australasia. Dr Logan has had many achievements in the field of laser eye surgery Starting when...

Eye twitching is very common, but the first time it happens it feels super strange! The twitch occurs when one of the muscles in your eyelid spasms. A spasm is an intense contraction of a muscle, one you can’t control. It feels like a massive movement, but often others can’t see it happening. This common eyelid twitch is called Myokymia,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mask wearing is a day to day reality for most medical professionals. Now the general population of New Zealand is becoming accustomed to it too. For the bulk of Kiwis, wearing a mask is a small personal inconvenience but one with a much greater purpose. For some, that inconvenience could be the onset or worsening of Dry Eye symptoms. Dry Eye...

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...

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...