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50,000 Kiwis at Risk of Developing Glaucoma

Wednesday, 1 March 2023, 9:04 pm | OPSM

Launch of mass glaucoma risk assessment drive marks start of Glaucoma Awareness Month Auckland, New Zealand – Aucklanders are being encouraged to attend the launch of what is believed to be this country’s largest ever free public glaucoma risk ... More >>

Parents Blind to the Importance of Their Child’s Eye Health

Tuesday, 1 July 2014, 11:27 am | OPSM

Parents Blind to the Importance of Their Child’s Eye Health 1 in 6 New Zealand school children have experienced eye problems 7 in 10 New Zealand parents are unaware of the frequency of children’s eye tests OPSM INTRODUCE THE WORLD’S FIRST EYE ... More >>

OPSM introduces a new APProach to eye testing

Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 12:14 pm | OPSM

OPSM has today launched the OPSM Eye Check App; a fast and free way for New Zealanders to get a better understanding of their vision. More >>

Vision tops the list of health concerns for Kiwis

Thursday, 21 February 2013, 1:57 pm | OPSM

Kiwis place a high importance on their eyesight, according to the OPSM Future Vision Survey, with 94% agreeing that seeing the world through their own eyes will always be very important. Nine out of ten also concur that looking after the health of their ... More >>

Robots to Replace Humans?

Thursday, 21 February 2013, 11:51 am | OPSM

Media Release 21 February, 2013 Robots to Replace Humans? The OPSM Future Vision Survey shows Kiwis would like to see robots as part of our future Kiwis would welcome robots into their homes if they were capable of emotion and 30% would also like to ... More >>

Kiwis Uncertain About What The Future Holds

Thursday, 21 February 2013, 10:35 am | OPSM

The OPSM Future Vision Survey shows New Zealanders miss good old fashioned values According to the OPSM Future Vision Survey, nearly 60% of Kiwis are concerned about the future deterioration of their local community, with a staggering 46% of New Zealanders ... More >>

Slip, Slop, Slap but NO Slide

Tuesday, 23 October 2012, 1:01 pm | OPSM

Slip, Slop, Slap but NO Slide New Zealanders risk serious eye conditions by being complacent about sun protection (Auckland, 23 October 2012) Despite New Zealanders being more anxious about the sun than a shark attack, more than 1.1 million* New ... More >>

OPSM gives you style and vision correction in one frame

Wednesday, 5 October 2011, 12:20 pm | OPSM

Whether you’re planning to spend this summer at the beach, on the sports field or on the road, you need the sun protection that quality sunglasses can offer. But every summer there’s a fashion dilemma with prescription sunglasses not rating ... More >>

OPSM calls for more regular eye testing

Thursday, 16 September 2010, 4:11 pm | OPSM

Leading eye care group OPSM is urging New Zealanders to make more use of retinal imaging to monitor early onset of critical eye conditions. The call comes ahead of World Retina Day which is 25th September. More >>

Glasses now more chic than geek

Tuesday, 30 March 2010, 10:54 am | OPSM

It seems that geek has truly become ‘chic’ with a new survey revealing some surprising statistics about New Zealanders attitude to glasses. More >>

Call For Glasses To Help Tsunami Survivors

Tuesday, 1 February 2005, 10:46 am | OPSM

Lions Clubs International have joined forces with OPSM outlets to collect old and unused prescription glasses to help people affected by the recent tsunami. More >>

Sunglasses - prevention against eye damage

Friday, 7 November 2003, 11:53 am | OPSM

With our love of the outdoors, Kiwis often forget how important it is to protect our eyes from the harsh summer sun and glare. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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