Albany Optometrists

We are looking forward to the dispensing opticians conference in Wellington next week.

🌟 Can you believe it's only 7 days until ADONZ Conference 2024 in Wellington! 🌟

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Has your child had their eyes tested recently?

As the kids head back to school it’s a great time to get their eyes checked and make sure their vision is suitable for their learning needs!

Check out our website to book online or give us a call on 09 414 4484.

We will be closed this Friday and Saturday for Matariki and will reopen normal hours next Monday. We hope you all have a safe and happy long weekend!

We will be closed on Saturday and Monday for King's Birthday. We hope you all have a fabulous long weekend.

Sports like Pickleball, Squash and badminton are all regarded as the most likely sports to cause eye injuries. When the size of the ball fits into the eye socket and the ball is travelling at high speeds this can cause permanent vision loss. Enjoy these sports with the correct eye protection. Ask us about our ranges of prescription sports eyewear today.

The Unguarded Eye and Pickleball Linda Conlin April 2024 Resources The Unguarded Eye and Pickleball Sponsored by Rudy Project By Deborah Kotob, ABOM More than 36.5 million people played pickleball in 2023, according to a report by the Association of Pickleball, making it the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., and according to the S...

Santa has been in for his eye test and passed with flying colours!

We are closing today for the Christmas break and look forward to seeing you all when we re-open on Wednesday 3 Jan 2024!

Kia ora everyone,

We have some news to share with you all - at the end of this year, I'll be bidding a fond farewell to Albany Optometrists. I've decided to take a break next year to undertake full-time te reo Māori study in a full-immersion environment. This is a decision very close to my heart and part of a journey to bring the language back to my family.

Serving you at Albany Optometrists has been an absolute privilege, and the relationships we've built are something I deeply cherish. Though I am leaving, your eye care records will stay safe at the clinic, with both familiar and new faces ready to continue providing exceptional care.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your lives and care for your eye health. I look forward to crossing paths with you again!

Ngā mihi maioha (warm regards),

Bianca Davidson
Optometrist

A friendly reminder to all our lovely patients of important dates to remember before the silly season hits!

- Last day to order Atropine - 1 December
- Last day to order contacts for pre-xmas delivery - 13 Dec
- Closing on 22nd Dec and opening 3 Jan 2024!

We will be closed this Friday and Saturday for Matariki!

94% of contact lens wearers agree that keeping plastic out of our oceans is important—and so do we! Ask us about the range of See and Save plastic neutral contact lenses at your next appointment.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mother figures in our lives

Happy St Patrick's Day!! 🍀
Ever feel like you wish you could have a different colour frame for any occasion? Pop in store to check out our range of Face&Cie frames with interchangeable faces!

Here at Albany Optometrists we offer a range of myopia control options. This website provides a great overview of myopia control glasses currently on the market.

So many types of eye glasses for myopia control. What's the difference? 🤔

We've got you covered! Our summary of all the available myopia control glasses on the market will clear the view for you! https://www.mykidsvision.org/KnowledgeCentre/all-about-eye-glasses-for-myopia-control

All this changing weather can create discomfort by causing dry eyes. Help to ease your symptoms with the Hylo range of lubrcating drops.

Pop in store to speak to our friendly staff about which product is best for you.

As a child specialist practice we carry a wide variety of children's frames including the adorable Little Paul & Joe. Pop in store to check out the range!

There's a lens for every job! Pop in store to discuss your visual needs with our friendly team

Amazing story of regaining vision. It is truly incredible what can be done to improve the daily lives of those living with low vision

Gift of sight: Auckland man regains vision, encourages Kiwis to donate eyes Samuel Hames is extremely grateful to the person who enabled him live in a world of light.

Thank you all for your support of our family owned practice this year!

We are now closed for the Christmas break and will reopen on Wednesday 4 January 2023!!

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year 🎄🎉

Dreaming of some summer sun?

Don't forget to rock the latest looks and protect your eyes at same time! 😎

Check out our full range of sunglasses in store.

A friendly reminder to place your contact lens orders before Christmas!
You can email us at [email protected] or call us on 09 414 4484.
Make sure to get in early to avoid disappointment!

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Miyosmart Myopia control lenses available at Albany Optometrists

Six year study shows excellent results for MiYOSMART lenses. If your child has Myopia please ask us about the options for Myopia control.

Fresh six-year MiYOSMART data unveiled at ARVO - Insight New six-year data on Hoya Vision Care’s MiYOSMART defocus myopia spectacle lens presented at ARVO 2022 has answered key questions

Order now to get your contact lenses for the summer holidays.

IRLEN SYNDROME IS A VISUAL PROCESSING DISORDER INVOLVING THE BRAIN.. NOT THE EYES! Our eyes send visual signals to the visual cortex in our brain. For most people, the signal arrives "intact" meaning that what the brain "sees" is exactly what was sent from the eyes. For people with Irlen Syndrome, there are parts of the light entering the eye that cause a distortion of the signal before it reaches the visual cortex, so what the brain "sees" IS NOT the same as what the signal from the eyes is. These distortions can include blurring, movement and fading of words on a page, a difficulty in being able to focus on a visual task. or remembering what has been read. It can also affect writing. This is sometimes messy, and difficult to understand. Irlen lenses, when worn as glasses actually "filter out" specific parts of the light that enters the eyes, so that there is no distortion when the signal reaches the visual cortex. So, for those people, the signal from the eyes remains intact when it reaches the visual cortex. Coloured surfaces e.g., paper, also remove some of the wavelengths of light entering the eyes, similar to the lenses. So in a different way, the colour is preventing distortion of the signals. That is why many students with Irlen Syndrome prefer to use coloured paper instead of white. Their distortions are removed and they can study more effectively. For more information go to www.irlendyslexia.com

We can still provide your contact lenses and some contact lens solutions direct to your door, even during lockdown. Email us to place your order [email protected].

We will be closed while Auckland remains at alert level 4. If you had a booking we will contact you to rebook when we have more information about when the alert level goes down to level 2. If you need to order contact lenses please email us and we will get them sent directly to you. Keep safe. Thank you for your understanding.

Is your child struggling with their school work? Vision may be a causal factor. A comprehensive assessment with a behavioural optometrist will determine if your child's visual function is affecting their school work. Phone us today on (09) 414 4484 to book your child in for a Behavioural Eye Examination.

Is It ADHD or a Vision Problem? If your child is fidgety, hyperactive, or distressed by his schoolwork, an ADHD diagnosis might seem like a no-brainer. But these behaviors may actually be due to vision problems instead. Learn how to tell the difference — and how to get an accurate diagnosis.