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Envoy Audio Books from Blind Low Vision NZ

McDonald Adams Optometrists Envoy Audio Books from Blind Low Vision NZ At our recent Low Vision Support Group meeting we saw a demonstration of this fantastic little audio player. This is another innovation available for Blind Low Vision New Zealand (BLVNZ) Members, aimed to improve accessibility to the huge library of audio books.

Will hobby glasses damage my vision?

McDonald Adams Optometrists Will hobby glasses damage my vision? Options for buying ready readers, or hobby glasses are infinite, from the chemist to the petrol station, supermarket and book shop. But are these harmful for your eyes? No. Wearing off the shelf reading glasses is not harmful for your eyes or vision. BUT what could be harmful is skipping full eye

Myopia control lenses got smarter! MiyoSmart IQ

McDonald Adams Optometrists Myopia control lenses got smarter! MiyoSmart IQ Hoya have recently released an update on their successful myopia control spectacle lens MiyoSmart. Called MiyoSmart IQ, the new lens builds on the success of MiyoSmart. The global rise in myopia, commonly referred to as short sight, continues. Projections indicate that nearly half of the world’s p...

Screen Time and Tired Eyes: What’s Going On?

McDonald Adams Optometrists Screen Time and Tired Eyes: What’s Going On? With many of us spending hours each day on computers, phones, and tablets, symptoms of eye strain are becoming increasingly common. Tired, sore, dry, or blurry eyes after prolonged screen use are often signs of digital eye strain. One of the main reasons this occurs is because our eyes must constan

Winter Dry Eyes - Advice from Emily

McDonald Adams Optometrists Winter Dry Eyes - Advice from Emily Dry eye symptoms commonly become worse during winter. This is due to a combination of environmental factors. Cold outdoor air contains less moisture. Indoors heaters, air conditioning, and heat pumps further reduce humidity levels. This all increases tear evaporation from the surface of the eyes. Y

McDonald Adams Optometrists Macular degeneration FAQ Awareness of macular degeneration is growing. This is a very good thing, people are coming for an eye examination because of public education campaigns about the importance of regular eyecare. From an optometrist’s viewpoint, it is always a heartsink moment when I see early signs of macular degene

Protect your eyes from Blue Light on your Screen

McDonald Adams Optometrists Protect your eyes from Blue Light on your Screen Not all blue light is bad - some exposure is good for our health.  Exposure to natural blue light from sunlight during the day helps us to stay alert, perform well and positively influences our mood. Sunlight is the main source of blue light but there are also man-made sources. Fluorescen