All about Ortho-k: Everything you wanted to know about corneal lens reshaping
Orthokeratology (or Ortho-k) is ground-breaking technology that treats vision conditions such as myopia (short sightedness) and astigmatism (refractive error) and allows for clear daytime vision without the need for eye surgery.
Top Makeup Tips for Glasses Wearers
This week, OCULA's bespectacled clients learnt how to create a stunning look with their eyewear and makeup by using these top tips.
The ever-changing prescription: Why Myopia in children needs to be closely monitored
Myopia - also known as near-sightedness or short-sightedness - is a common condition affecting both adults and children alike.
OCULA Wanaka has moved!
It's hard to keep a secret in a small town, and OCULA moving to Helwick Street quite possibly was one of the worst kept! But that's because we're just so...
How much screen time is unhealthy for my eyes?
"How much screen-time is unhealthy for my eyes?"
9 common types of visual distortion
In my previous blog, I discussed some useful tips on reducing visual stress and distortion. But it occurred to me, often people don't know that the way they see is...
Seven top tips on reducing visual distortion
Visual distortion is when either the eyes or the vision centre of the brain dont see normally.
Three simple ways to minimise the effects of Glaucoma
Hester Duplessis, one of our experienced Wanaka and Queenstown optometrists discusses the how a few small lifestyles changes can have big effect on controlling Glaucoma.
Seven top tips to protect your eyes from allergies this Spring
‘Welcome to NZ!’ they said, when I first arrived. ‘Nature’s paradise! Clean! Green!’ Yeah, ok, I admit they were right.
Attention: All naughty contact lens wearers! (yes, YOU who leaves them in overnight)
Hester du Plessis is OCULA’s newest, internationally renowned optometrist and comes with a boatload of clinical experience.
Tips for Good Vision in the Modern World
My Iphone is an extension of my arm. Seriously. My Macbook is a close second, and if I had an Ipad, well, you can bet it wouldn't be far away.
Boredom Busters that Help Visual Skills
Here are some great Christmas gift ideas that will not only keep the kids happy and entertained over the holidays, it will also have them developing great visual skills.