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Ministry Of Health Funds Low Vision Kits
Thursday, 31 July 2008, 3:42 pm | Save Our Sight
The Ministry of Health has funded 300 kits containing low vision aids that could help many thousands of New Zealanders enjoy a better quality of life. More >>
Save Our Sight Focus On Low Vision
Monday, 28 July 2008, 10:28 am | Save Our Sight
Around 81,500 New Zealand adults and 13,200 children are legally blind or have a sight impairment that cannot be corrected by glasses or contact lenses. More >>
Specialists call for action to reduce eye injuries
Wednesday, 24 August 2005, 5:00 pm | Save Our Sight
Concern is rising among Eye Specialists that almost 20,000 New Zealanders suffer eye injuries each year. A significant proportion of these injuries cause severe visual impairment or even blindness. Professor Charles McGhee from the University Of Auckland ... More >>
Red wine consumption decreases risk of cataract
Monday, 15 August 2005, 11:50 am | Save Our Sight
That is the conclusion of researchers in the Reykjavik Eye Study who have followed the health and diet of a group of over 55 year olds for a period of five years. The study examined the progression of age-related eye disease in Iceland and was mainly ... More >>
Optometrists Offer Kids The Gift Of Clear Vision
Wednesday, 25 August 2004, 11:46 am | Save Our Sight
Members of the New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO) are working with the National Network of Vision Hearing Technicians to identify children who are not able to get the glasses they need for normal vision because of family circumstances. More >>
Thorn Birds Author Losing Sight
Monday, 9 August 2004, 10:50 am | Save Our Sight
Macular Degeneration is an eye disease that causes loss of central vision, leaving only peripheral, or side, vision intact. It is the leading cause of blindness for people over 50 in New Zealand. This week, August 9 – 14, is ARMD (Age-Related Macular ... More >>
Top Ten Foods For Eye Health
Wednesday, 4 August 2004, 2:27 pm | Save Our Sight
A number of recent studies on nutrients and eye health have indicated that a diet high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, but low in saturated fats and vegetable oils (including margarine), is good for your eyes. More >>
Healthy people - Healthy eyes
Wednesday, 4 August 2004, 2:24 pm | Save Our Sight
An apple a day might not only keep the doctor away, it might also help people see better. More >>
Save Our Sight Month Looms In August
Monday, 19 July 2004, 12:09 am | Save Our Sight
Diary note: The following information outlines the activities to take place in Save our Sight month. Further material relating to each week’s focus will be provided throughout the month. For more information or for interviews please contact the National ... More >>
Diabetes sight loss epidemic on its way
Thursday, 31 July 2003, 1:07 pm | Save Our Sight
“Sight loss through diabetes has the potential to become an epidemic in some New Zealand communities”, says Anthony Haas, president of Retina New Zealand. More >>
Beehive Calls SOS for Eyesight
Thursday, 31 July 2003, 12:38 am | Save Our Sight
All eyes were on the Beehive today as Hon Ruth Dyson officially opened the month-long Save Our Sight (SOS) eye health awareness campaign for August, encouraging New Zealanders to have regular eye examinations to save their sight. More >>
