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Kiwis urged to make eye health checks a regular event

Friday, 5 September 2014, 10:49 am | New Zealand Association Of Optometrists

The New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO) is urging New Zealanders to have their eye health checked on a regular basis, in order to detect diseases like glaucoma, cataracts and age-related macular degeneration – all of which are treatable if ... More >>

Optometrists: Cyclists, Wear Biological Motion Reflectors

Thursday, 21 February 2013, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Association Of Optometrists

The NZ Association of Optometrists is advising cyclists to wear biological motion reflectors on their knees and ankles, to improve night-time visibility in the wake of calls for increased safety for cyclists using our roads. More >>

New Zealand uninformed on eye health

Monday, 21 September 2009, 10:24 am | New Zealand Association Of Optometrists

Forty-seven percent of participants feel uninformed or very uninformed about eye health in New Zealand and 62 percent of people who do not wear glasses or contact lenses have never had an eye examination according to the findings of a new surveyed ... More >>

Eco-Bulbs Not For Enlightened Optometrists

Tuesday, 9 September 2008, 9:13 am | New Zealand Association Of Optometrists

New Zealand optometrists have added another concern to the list of issues with the so-called “eco-bulb”. More >>

Eye Checks Can Avoid Blindness

Thursday, 14 August 2008, 5:29 pm | New Zealand Association Of Optometrists

Most people would agree losing their sight would be one of the most devastating disabilities to come to terms with. More >>

NZAO Man Named International Optometrist of 2008

Wednesday, 19 March 2008, 2:05 pm | New Zealand Association Of Optometrists

Tauranga optometrist, Ron Fyfe, is the 2008 International Optometrist of the Year, and will receive his award at a formal ceremony at the Guildhall in London in April. More >>

NZAO congratulates Ministry over prosecution

Monday, 18 February 2008, 4:58 pm | New Zealand Association Of Optometrists

The New Zealand Association of Optometrists congratulates the Ministry of Health for successfully prosecuting an Auckland man claiming to be an optometrist without being properly qualified and registered. More >>

Early Detection of Cause of Blindness Vital

Thursday, 15 November 2007, 2:32 pm | New Zealand Association Of Optometrists

Early detection is vital in treating the leading cause of blindness amongst the over fifites, according to the New Zealand Association of Optometrists. More >>

World Sight Day – Vision for Children

Monday, 8 October 2007, 10:58 am | New Zealand Association Of Optometrists

Health Minister, Pete Hodgson, has shown he has vision for children as he approves new funding for the children’s glasses subsidy up to age 15. More >>

Optometrists act on children's vision concerns

Wednesday, 27 July 2005, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Association Of Optometrists

Optometrists around the country are putting their money where their mouths are and taking action on concerns over children's vision as part of the annual Save our Sight campaign in August. More >>

Optometrists Applaud Cataract Funding Plan

Tuesday, 3 May 2005, 4:47 pm | New Zealand Association Of Optometrists

Primary eye care practitioners say increased funding for cataract surgery will greatly improve access to cataract assessment and surgery in New Zealand. More >>

Eyeing-up a Kiwi health success

Friday, 30 January 2004, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Association Of Optometrists

International health ministers today saw a health success story, which is saving money and saving sight for 11,500 people with diabetes in Wellington, Kapiti Coast, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa. More >>

Eyes focus on World Sight Day

Wednesday, 8 October 2003, 3:50 pm | New Zealand Association Of Optometrists

AUCKLAND - Many eyes will be focused on one spot as The New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO) starts its national conference on World Sight Day, Thursday, October 9. More >>

WORLD RETINA DAY: Saturday September 27

Thursday, 25 September 2003, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Association Of Optometrists

PC George Gutteridge of the Essex Constabulary was murdered in a country lane on September 27, 1927. More >>

Eye Expert Focuses on Risk of Smoking

Friday, 15 August 2003, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Association Of Optometrists

The connection between eyes, smoking and greens will be made next week when Professor Paul Mitchell, international retina specialist from the University of Sydney, embarks on a public seminar tour of New Zealand as part of the Save Our Sight eye health ... More >>

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