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Specsavers Optometrists Urge Kiwis to Examine Personal Risk

Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 11:35 am | SpecSavers

Research reveals more than one in two New Zealanders are unaware they should have an eye exam every two years – putting their eye health at serious risk More >>

Christchurch umpire announced as New Zealand’s favourite

Wednesday, 17 February 2016, 3:17 pm | SpecSavers

Eugene Sanders of Halswell, has been announced as the winner of the ‘Specsavers Favourite Local Cricket Umpire’ in a nationwide search by Specsavers and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) to recognise and reward unsung heroes of community cricket. More >>

Specsavers Gives Free Eye Exams to 23,574 Kiwi Kids

Tuesday, 26 January 2016, 10:34 am | SpecSavers

Since the Specsavers Kids Go Free health initiative launched six months ago, 23,574 New Zealand children have received a free comprehensive eye examination. This equates to a $1.4 million investment in the eye health of New Zealand children. More >>

Specsavers selects Accenture to manage its technology

Tuesday, 12 January 2016, 4:12 pm | SpecSavers

Specsavers selects Accenture to manage its technology as it prepares for a digital future Agreement includes application maintenance, development, testing and infrastructure monitoring across 10 countries including New Zealand AUCKLAND, January 12, 2016 – ... More >>

Experience the Future of Eyecare at Specsavers

Friday, 4 September 2015, 1:39 pm | SpecSavers

Specsavers New Zealand is once again revolutionising the optical market by changing the way customers can find the perfect fit of glasses by introducing imaging software on tablet devices in all 51 New Zealand stores. More >>

Family Medical History Holds the Key to Preventing Glaucoma

Thursday, 9 July 2015, 2:56 pm | SpecSavers

Specsavers is encouraging New Zealanders to proactively discuss family eye health, as the company announces research* showing less than half surveyed know anything about their families eye health history. More >>

Kids Go Free: Specsavers Offers Free Eye Exams

Friday, 26 June 2015, 1:46 pm | SpecSavers

From this Sunday every New Zealander under the age of 16 will be able to have their eyes regularly tested for free at any Specsavers store throughout the country – a permanent offer reaching a potential 930,000 New Zealanders (according to 2013 ... More >>

Specsavers Puts Spotlight on Eye Health

Monday, 18 May 2015, 2:20 pm | SpecSavers

Macular Degeneration is the number one cause of blindness in New Zealand. So this Macular Degeneration Awareness Week, Specsavers is encouraging Kiwis to have regular eye exams to keep on top of their eye health and has partnered with food writer Trudi ... More >>

Specsavers encourages Kiwis to get their eyes checked

Thursday, 7 May 2015, 5:05 pm | SpecSavers

May to August are the worst months for sun-strike and Specsavers optometrists are reminding motorists about the importance of good vision when behind the wheel. More >>

Less than Half of Kiwi Kids Have Had Their Eyes Tested

Tuesday, 23 December 2014, 1:31 pm | SpecSavers

Specsavers today announced that children throughout New Zealand will be eligible for a free eye exam at any Specsavers store in January 2015. New Perceptive Research commissioned by Specsavers found that less than half of parents surveyed had ever ... More >>

Help Restore Sight In The Pacific - National Eyecare Day

Friday, 27 July 2012, 9:28 am | SpecSavers

Media Release Date: 26 July 2012 Help Restore Sight In The Pacific When You Bring Your Glasses In For A Check Up Specsavers National Eyecare Day aims to restore sight to hundreds of vision impaired Specsavers National Eyecare Day is taking place on ... More >>

Optometrist Working to Cure Leading Cause of Blindness

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 2:51 pm | SpecSavers

Tony Han, optometrist from Specsavers Mt Maunganui is about to start trials on a potential treatment for age-related macular degeneration. If the trails are successful, the new treatment could be a breakthrough in managing New Zealand's leading cause ... More >>

Blind for Four Years, Cured in 20 Minutes

Tuesday, 20 April 2010, 6:25 pm | SpecSavers

Pacific mums looking for a Mother’s Day miracle - Kiwis are being urged to forego the usual chocolates and flowers this Mother’s Day and give mum a gift that will make a life-changing difference. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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