Glaucoma – The Sneak Thief of Sight

Glaucoma – The Sneak Thief of Sight

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...
Children – Learning Difficulties and Vision

Children – Learning Difficulties and 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...
Occupational Lenses – Let’s Clear Things Up!

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...

Kylie Mann

Kylie Mann Email: Areas of interest: Dry Eye Myopia Control Medical Eyecare Low Vision Originally from Auckland, I relocated to Wanganui this year to take up a role as an Optometrist. Wanganui has seen a surge in positive growth in recent years and...

John Boyle

Jason Lane Email: Areas of interest: Dry Eye Medical Eyecare Myopia Control Orthokeratology A few years ago, a new graduate position opened up in Wanganui and I was presented with a foundation career. I was fairly dubious about this little place,...