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CAA Credentialled Optometrists - 12 Nov 2008
Find an optometrist in your area to perform all classes of eyesight tests for the Civil Aviation Authority
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CAA Credentialled Optometrists |
People with Diabetes can See Better - 18 Oct 2008
For people with diabetes it is absolutely essential that they have regular eye examinations and make sure they have the best possible prescription in their glasses. This one simple step can hugely improve their quality of life.
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People with Diabetes can See Better |
Energy Efficient Light Bulbs - 10 Sep 2008
Eco-bulbs not for enlightened optometrists
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Energy Efficient Light Bulbs |
Resources for SOS Month - 22 Aug 2008
Links to resources for Save Our Sight Month - August 2008
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Resources for SOS Month |
Amoeba Eye Infections on the Increase - 28 May 2008
Acanthamoeba keratitis is a disease where a living organism is found in the eye. It was first diagnosed in 1973 and while it is considered to be relatively rare, it has been increasing significantly over the last 20 years. Acanthamoeba infe
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Amoeba Eye Infections on the Increase |
Farmers Card & Q-Card Merchants - 12 Dec 2007
Directory of optometry practices accepting payments with Farmers Card and/or Q-Card
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Farmers Card & Q-Card Merchants |
Save Our Sight - August 2008
Lighting and Low Vision - 07 Aug 2008
Lighting advice for people with Low Vision
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Lighting and Low Vision |
Fast Facts on Eye Health - 07 Aug 2008
Some key facts about Eye health in New Zealand.
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Fast Facts on Eye Health |
Presentation for Seminar on Low Vision - 07 Aug 2008
Power Point Presentation about Low Vision
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Presentation for Seminar on Low Vision |
Effective Colour Contrast - 06 Aug 2008
Colour contrast that works best for people with Low Vision.
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Effective Colour Contrast |
How to adjust a PC for Low Vision - 06 Aug 2008
The Microsoft Windows and Vista operating system has many options to assist people with low vision see the screen.
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How to adjust a PC for Low Vision |
General Eye Health Leaflet - 06 Aug 2008
The great New Zealand eye test.
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General Eye Health Leaflet |
Glaucoma Leaflet - 06 Aug 2008
At least half of all people who have glaucoma are unaware of their condition. If left untreated Glaucoma can result in blindness.
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Glaucoma Leaflet |
Macular Degeneration Leaflet - 06 Aug 2008
Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of blindness for people over 50 in New Zealand.
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Macular Degeneration Leaflet |
Diabetes Leaflet - 06 Aug 2008
The person with diabetes may not be aware of any problem with their vision until they suffer a permanent vision loss.
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Diabetes Leaflet |
Leaflet on Child Vision - 05 Aug 2008
Children need there eyes checked too!
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Leaflet on Child Vision |
Have you got Macular Degeneration? - 05 Aug 2008
Here is a simple test to check whether you suffer from MD - One of the leading causes of vision loss.
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Have you got Macular Degeneration? |
Eye Fact or Fiction - 05 Aug 2008
Separate fact from fiction. Knowing how to care for eyes is the first step to protecting sight for a lifetime.
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Eye Fact or Fiction |
Eye-Q-Test - 05 Aug 2008
True or False.... test yourself and see how much you know about vision
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Eye-Q-Test |
Eyeing up KiwiSaver-Seeing well into the future - 01 Aug 2007
Workers around NZ have sights set on building a KiwiSaver nest egg. People who don't see well are less able to cope living independently.
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Eyeing up KiwiSaver-Seeing well into the future |
Eye safety down on the Farm - 01 Aug 2007
Rural strategies for eye safety. General advice to help prevent eye injuries.
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Eye safety down on the Farm |
Top 10 foods for eye health - 01 Aug 2007
Diet can benefit your long term eye health.
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Top 10 foods for eye health |
Eye Friendly Nutriets - 01 Aug 2007
Studies have shown that nutrients may protect against cataracts and macular degeneration....
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Eye Friendly Nutriets |
Recipe for clear vision - 01 Aug 2007
Take a good helping of light...Add physics...use your muscles to mix...finish with chemistry...A lot can go wrong.
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Recipe for clear vision |
Seeing well & Being well - 01 Aug 2007
Poor vision is bad for you. Sounds silly, but reduced vision has been shown to have a significant impact on lifestyle.
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Seeing well & Being well |
Children's Vision - 01 Aug 2007
What every parent should know.
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Children's Vision |
BoxEye Project - 28 Sep 2005
Here's a project for children to build an eye simulator and see how the eye works.
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BoxEye Project |
Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind - 30 Jul 2005
Find out about services provided by the RNZFB and criteria to become a member.
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Royal NZ Foundation of the Blind |
About joining the NZAO
NZAO Membership Application Form & Details - 13 Sep 2007
Download the membership kit which includes an application form for membership of the NZ Association of Optometrists.
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NZAO Membership Application Form & Details |
News
LV Kits for SOS - 20 Aug 2008
NZAO President, Geoff Sargent examines the Low Vision kits supplied to optometry practices throughout NZ.
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LV Kits for SOS |
Min. of Health support SOS Month - 07 Aug 2008
Press Release...Ministry of Health have funded Low Vision Kits which have been sent to Optometry practices throughout NZ.
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Min. of Health support SOS Month |
Save Our Sight Month - 07 Aug 2008
Press release...Focus on Low Vision for August 2008.
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Save Our Sight Month |
Equipment for people with reduced vision - 22 Dec 2007
MOH information about equipment and modification services for people who are blind or have reduced vision.
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Equipment for people with reduced vision |
AMO recall "Complete MoisturePLUS" - 31 May 2007
Advanced Medical Optics have voluntarily recalled "CompleteR MoisturePLUS-TM"
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AMO recall "Complete MoisturePLUS" |
More people are going blind in the over 40 age group - 09 Jun 2004
American researchers predict the prevalence of blindness among older people is expected to increase by 70 percent by the year 2020.
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More people are going blind in the over 40 age group |
New Eye Condition Linked to Heart Attack Treatment - 14 Apr 2004
Japanese researchers have found a new abnormality of the retina that can occur in patients who have undergone angioplasty or stenting.
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New Eye Condition Linked to Heart Attack Treatment |
Dry Eye, Menopause and HRT - 16 Jan 2004
Nearly one in five people suffer from ‘Dry Eye’. After menopause women experience more Dry Eye than men. New treatments are being developed.
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Dry Eye, Menopause and HRT |
Retinal Changes and Heart Disease in Women - 16 Jan 2004
Retinal artery thinning is one of the earliest signs of hypertension. Women with greatest narrowing risk developing serious heart problems.
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Retinal Changes and Heart Disease in Women |
Smokers going blind - 18 Jan 2002
Optometrists are urging smokers to take early action to prevent blindness
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Smokers going blind |
Eye Health - 19 Dec 2001
Optometrists provide an excellent means of early intervention in a range of diseases.
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Eye Health |
GP's and Optometrists team up - 19 Dec 2001
Optometrists announce eye checks for Diabetics using digital technology
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GP's and Optometrists team up |
Children's Vision
School failure linked to eye sight - 09 Mar 2005
Children are being set up to fail at school because they have undetected vision problems.
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School failure linked to eye sight |
VOSO -Volunteer Ophthalmic Services Overseas
New Zealand Eye Team helps people in Bougainville - 16 Mar 2003
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New Zealand Eye Team helps people in Bougainville |
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