Eye Institute - New Zealand

11/02/2026

We are proud to be supporting Glaucoma NZ

We are 8th on the Round the Bays Auckland Top Charities fundraising leaderboard! Special shout out to Auckland Eye, Eye Institute - New Zealand, Matthews Eyecare, OPSM and Specsavers for your support as we fun run-walk-roll our way to Glaucoma Awareness Month in March 2026 🚶‍♂️🏃‍♀️👩‍🦼👨‍🦽

Haven't got your fundraising page up and running yet? It's not too late. Click one of the links below!

Wellington (15 Feb 2026) - https://rtbwellington26.grassrootz.com/glaucoma-nz
Christchurch (22 Feb 2026) - https://rtbchristchurch26.grassrootz.com/glaucoma-nz
Auckland (8 March 2026) - https://rtbauckland26.grassrootz.com/glaucoma-nz

When you create your own fundraising page for Glaucoma NZ, your awesome action will:
• Make glaucoma visible in your community
• Spark conversations that might never otherwise happen
• Help someone you know learn why regular eye health checks matter
• Encourage someone to book that sight-saving eye exam

21/01/2026

We did it! We earned certification as a Great Place to Work with an outstanding result of 93% of employees, across our 9 sites, saying Eye Institute is a great place to work!
This reflects the strength of our culture, the dedication of our teams and the commitment we share to making Eye Institute an exceptional place to work and providing an exceptional experience for our patients. Go Team EI!

08/01/2026

We are thrilled to congratulate Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer who has been appointed Dame Companion of the Order of New Zealand in the King’s New Year’s Honours 2026.
This honour reflects Professor Danesh-Meyer’s incredible contribution to Ophthalmology throughout her career as a leader in surgery, research and community service.

https://eyeinstitute.co.nz/damehood-for-leading-ophthalmologist/

18/12/2025

Happy holidays from the team at Eye Institute!

Eye Institute will be closed from 5pm on Tuesday 23rd December and will reopen on Wednesday 7th of January.
For any eye concerns during this period, we recommend you see your local optometrist, emergency doctor or GP.

We hope you enjoy the festive season and look forward to seeing you all in 2026

25/11/2025

Highlights from an action packed Sunday morning conference - an inspiring blend of learning, collaboration, and celebration.�
The line up featured presentations and engaging panel discussions with our doctors, joined by our special guest speaker Dr Tanya Trinh from Sydney, and celebration of our milestone 30th Anniversary.
We appreciate everyone taking time out from their weekend to celebrate with us, and look forward to doing it again in 2026.

Thank you again to our event sponsors:
🔹 Alcon 🔹 Blackmores 🔹 Device Technologies 🔹 Glaucoma NZ 🔹 Glaucos 🔹 Macular Degeneration New Zealand 🔹 Opthalmic Instrument Company 🔹 OptiMed 🔹 Toomac Ophthalmic

Visit our blog for the event gallery https://ow.ly/MHRI50Xxh3A

Alcon Blackmores New Zealand Device Technologies Glaucoma NZ Glaucos Macular Degeneration New Zealand - MDNZ OptiMed NZ

17/11/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Auckland Annual Optometry Conference on Sunday 9th November.

We were honoured to celebrate a special 30th anniversary edition of our annual conference with a fantastic turn out of optometrists from across the country.

We were excited to welcome our international guest speaker, Dr Tanya Trinh, who delivered insightful presentations on ‘Keratoconus Care in Your Hands’ and ‘Social Media – Expert, Ethics and Excellence.’ Alongside our team of ophthalmologists who shared their expertise across a wide range of topics and panel discussions, contributing to a rich and engaging program.

Thank you to all that joined us to and made it such an enjoyable event and a special thank you to our fantastic sponsors

🔹 Alcon
🔹 Blackmores
🔹 Device Technologies
🔹 Glaucoma NZ
🔹 Glaucos
🔹 Macular Degeneration New Zealand
🔹 Opthalmic Instrument Company
🔹 OptiMed
🔹 Toomac Ophthalmic

Alcon Blackmores New Zealand Device Technologies Glaucoma NZ Macular Degeneration New Zealand - MDNZ OptiMed NZ

14/11/2025

Thank you for joining us Glaucoma NZ

09/10/2025

Today is World Sight Day.�A global reminder of the importance of eye health and the need for accessible eye care services for everyone, everywhere.
We encourage you to take a moment to prioritise your vision and join us in supporting the movement to - this October and beyond.

14/09/2025

This week marks the 50th Anniversary of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.
In celebration, we are proud to be displaying our te reo Māori logo across our social media and website and share the meaning and inspiration behind it. 💙

🔹 Te Karu Ora translates to "the eye(s) of life/health," and captures the essence of Eye Institute's mission to preserve and enhance visual health.

🔹 Kia hōmiro te titiro means "to have a clear vision or to be keen sighted." This phrase draws inspiration from the term "Kanohi hōmiromiro," signifying someone with a sharp eye for detail and excellent eyesight. It conveys the concept of sharp-sightedness, much like the observant hōmiromiro (tomtit) bird, renowned for its keen vision and watchful nature as it forages for food on the ground and tree trunks.

🔹 Together, these terms are translated as "the eyes of life - for the fruits of sight.

04/08/2025

🔹 Did you know? 🔹
The natural life span of an eyelash is around 1 to 3 months, with the average person losing 1 to 5 lashes a day.

30/07/2025

Helpful tips for combating dry eye:

🔹 Drink enough water! If your urine is the colour of apple juice, then you need to drink more water. Alcohol and caffeinated drinks do not necessarily count, as these can actually dehydrate rather than help with rehydration
🔹 Blink! This one may sound silly, but often when focusing on a screen or a task like reading, we unconsciously forget to blink. In fact, research suggests that we blink around 66% less per minute in front of screens. As blinking helps replenish the tear film over the eye, the result of not blinking sufficiently can lead to dry, burning, stinging eyes, or even watery eyes if the dryness leads to an overcompensation of tear production.
🔹 Be mindful of your environment: as temperatures starting to drop and heaters start to go on, dry eyes can start to surface. Be careful where the heater is directed when in the car i.e. not towards your face, and perhaps consider the use of lubricant drops at home.
🔹 Eating food groups rich in omega 3 oils: our tears are divided into three layers, once of which is a thin oily layer on top that prevents your tears from evaporating too quickly. Eating omega 3 rich foods can help improve the quality of the oily layer that our eyes produce, thereby helping to improve dry eye.
🔹 Being aware of the seasons: some seasons can bring hayfever, and with it ocular allergies. This can certainly exacerbate dry eyes, so it is important to keep on top of this.

19/06/2025

We wish you and your whānau a joyful and peaceful Matariki. May this special time bring renewal, connection, and inspiration for the year to come.