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The Two Minute Challenge That Could Save Your Sight
Thursday, 20 February 2025, 7:55 pm | Glaucoma New Zealand
This March, Glaucoma New Zealand (GNZ), are asking Kiwis to invest two minutes of their time to understand a little more about glaucoma by taking their free, easy, two-minute challenge. More >>
Kiwis 40+ Urged To Get Their Eyes Tested This Glaucoma Awareness Month
Wednesday, 1 March 2023, 8:57 pm | Glaucoma New Zealand
March is New Zealand’s Glaucoma Awareness Month , and the charity, Glaucoma New Zealand are encouraging all Kiwis aged 40+ to get regular eye health checks to catch glaucoma, aka the ‘Sneak Thief of Sight’, and prevent this insidious eye disease ... More >>
Researcher Confirms Unseen Link Between Glaucoma And Mental Health
Tuesday, 13 September 2022, 11:49 am | Glaucoma New Zealand
Imagine finding out that you are losing your sight and can no longer go for a walk, read, drive a car, or do many everyday tasks. A glaucoma diagnosis can change the lives of patients and their whānau overnight, and with this, feelings of increased ... More >>
Game-changing Research In Sight For Fight Against Glaucoma
Sunday, 6 March 2022, 7:39 pm | Glaucoma New Zealand
A ground-breaking study that’s currently underway in New Zealand is a potential gamechanger for the early detection of glaucoma. This study is one of many research projects, supported by Glaucoma NZ, that are being undertaken by New Zealand researchers ... More >>
Glaucoma Awareness Month important messages for Kiwis
Monday, 8 July 2019, 10:49 am | Glaucoma New Zealand
Over 50,000 New Zealanders, that’s more than the population of Nelson, could be heading for unnecessary loss of eye sight. More >>
Auckland teacher gobsmacked by glaucoma diagnosis
Thursday, 7 March 2019, 11:52 am | Glaucoma New Zealand
When Onehunga High School teacher David Eastwood noticed he was struggling to read small print he thought he had better get his eyes checked. More >>
Getting A Sporting Chance to Beat Glaucoma
Wednesday, 5 July 2017, 10:47 am | Glaucoma New Zealand
A chance encounter with a Kiwi sporting legend and his wife saved Andy Dickerson’s eyesight from serious damage. More >>
Cecily is feeling charitable towards Glaucoma New Zealand!
Wednesday, 29 June 2016, 1:14 pm | Glaucoma New Zealand
Cantabrian Celia Allison, the creator of the popular Cecily cartoon character, is joining forces with Glaucoma New Zealand for the charity’s annual appeal month. More >>
Glasses Wearers Warned Of Glaucoma Risk
Monday, 18 June 2007, 9:40 am | Glaucoma New Zealand
Eye experts have warned of the threat of glaucoma to wearers of non-prescription reading glasses. More >>
Campaign Urges Early Glaucoma Testing
Thursday, 7 June 2007, 1:07 pm | Glaucoma New Zealand
The importance of early testing for glaucoma will be stressed in a campaign to be launched during this year's Glaucoma Week (June 16th-23rd). More >>
Glaucoma screening essential by age of 45
Thursday, 24 May 2007, 1:59 pm | Glaucoma New Zealand
New Zealand’s leading preventable cause of blindness will be firmly in focus next month, when Glaucoma New Zealand launches a campaign to encourage early testing for the condition. More >>
Unprecedented number of Mayors rally to Save Sight
Wednesday, 10 August 2005, 9:44 am | Glaucoma New Zealand
More than sixty mayors from around the country are working together to raise awareness about Glaucoma, the ¡¥silent thief of sight¡¦. More >>