Auckland Eye

18/12/2025

Since launching our accessibility and language support toolbar on our website, we’ve seen just how valuable accessible tools can be:

🔹 3,821 pages read with sight and language support
🔹 1,503 visitors accessing our site with inclusive tools
🔹 56% using screen readers to support those who rely on audio to navigate online
🔹 20% translating content making eye health information easier to understand
🔹 23% adjusting styling so they can read content in a way that feels right for them

These numbers reflect more than just stats, they represent real people accessing the eye health information they need, in a way that works for them.

At Auckland Eye, we’re proud to be leading the way in digital inclusion for healthcare in New Zealand.

Try it for yourself! www.AucklandEye.co.nz

15/12/2025

This month in Vision Vocabulary, we’re exploring ‘Mydriasis’, the temporary widening of your pupils. The condition may be caused by dilating eye drops from an eye exam, the side effects from a drug/medication or traumatic injury.

👁️ Noticing unusual pupil changes or light sensitivity? Book an eye exam with your optometrist to get clarity on your vision.

12/12/2025

Auckland Eye will be closed for the Christmas and New Year Break from Saturday, 20 December 2025 and will reopen on Monday, 05 January 2026 at 8:00am.

If you have a problem with your eyes following surgery, please contact your surgeon. You will have received their contact details in your post op pack. For urgent issues please contact the eye clinic at Greenlane Clinical Centre on 09 307 4949 extension 29810.

Alternatively, for non urgent queries please leave a message on our phoneline 0800 25 53 93 with your name, contact number and reason for your call and we will contact you as soon as we reopen.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄✨

10/12/2025

Sand, sunscreen, and summer sports can all lead to eye injuries. Here’s what to do when caring for an eye injury:

1. Corneal scratches: Don’t rub. Rinse gently with clean water and see your eye doctor if it’s sore.
2. Chemical burns: Rinse with clean cool water for 15 minutes, remove contacts, and get emergency care.
3. Cuts: Don’t apply pressure. Cover with a clean cloth and seek medical attention immediately.
4. Impact: Apply a cold compress, rest, and see your medical professional if swelling or pain continues.

Always act fast and see a medical professional if you’re unsure, it can save your sight.

Read more here: https://www.aucklandeye.co.nz/blog/navigating-eye-injuries-with-ease/

Read expert advice, the latest vision care trends, and essential tips about Navigating eye injuries with ease from Auckland Eye.

08/12/2025

Chlorine and saltwater can both dry and irritate your eyes, causing redness and discomfort after a swim.

🔹Why your eyes sting: Chlorine and saltwater strip away your natural tear film, leaving eyes dry, red, and irritated, especially after long swims or frequent exposure.

🔹Here’s how to protect your eyes this summer:

1. Wear swim goggles to keep water out.
2. Rinse your eyes with clean water after swimming.
3. Use lubricating drops if your eyes feel dry.
4. Avoid rubbing your eyes after being in the pool or sea.

🔹When to check in: Chlorine and salt exposure can sometimes cause inflammation or infection. If redness, pain, or blurred vision last more than a day, book an eye check with your local optometrist.

Keep your eyes comfortable and healthy all summer long.

Read the full blog here:

https://www.aucklandeye.co.nz/blog/how-chlorine-and-saltwater-affect-your-eyes/

Read expert advice, the latest vision care trends, and essential tips about How Chlorine and Saltwater Affect Your Eyes from Auckland Eye.

05/12/2025

UV rays, glare, and dryness can all affect your comfort and vision ☀️

Your eyes need protection just like your skin. Here’s how to keep them healthy through this summer season:

1. Wear sunnies with 100% UV protection, even on cloudy days.
2. Always wear goggles when swimming.
3. Add a hat for extra shade and UV defence.
4. Use proper eye protection for summer sports.
5. Get kids used to sunnies and hats early.
6. Wear safety glasses for DIY and yard work.
7. Drink plenty of water to prevent dry eyes.
8. Skip tanning beds as their UV rays are stronger than the sun.
9. Quit smoking: it harms your eyes too.
10. Keep your lenses clean and hands washed when camping.

Stay sun safe and love your eyes all summer long.

Learn more here: https://www.aucklandeye.co.nz/blog/summer-eye-safety-tips/

Read expert advice, the latest vision care trends, and essential tips about Summer Eye Safety Tips from Auckland Eye.

03/12/2025

Give yourself the gift of clear vision this Christmas and see life in its finest detail with our world-class laser surgery care.

Enjoy clear, natural vision and experience the confidence that comes with reduced reliance on glasses.

Discover if laser surgery is right for you and book a FREE laser assessment today.

Curious about how much you could save by replacing your glasses? Check out our Savings Calculator: https://www.aucklandeye.co.nz/cost-and-financing/

Find out how much laser eye surgery and lens replacement cost. Starting with $3,200 per eye, we have flexible financing options.

30/11/2025

At Auckland Eye, our specialist surgeons perform double eyelid surgery, otherwise known as ‘Asian blepharoplasty’, to enhance your natural beauty and give you the definition you’ve always wanted.

No filters. No apps. Just lasting, confident results.

👁 Create a smoother, more defined look
👁 Tailored to your unique features
👁 Results designed to last

📍 Auckland Eye, trusted experts in eyelid surgery
📞 0800 25 53 93 | 🌐 www.aucklandeye.co.nz

Restore eyelid contour with expert blepharoplasty for cosmetic or functional needs. Oculoplastic surgeons provide tailored upper, lower & Asian treatments.

28/11/2025

What ChatGPT can (and can't) tell you about your eyes.

AI can explain general eye-health topics, like what cataracts are or how different lenses work, but it has strict limits. ChatGPT isn’t allowed to diagnose eye conditions, assess your symptoms, or recommend treatments. Those decisions always need a qualified optometrist or ophthalmologist who can examine your eyes properly.

26/11/2025

See now, pay later at Auckland Eye ✨

Did you know Auckland Eye offers finance with Q Card and Q MasterCard® for laser eye surgery?

To apply for a Q MasterCard for Laser Eye Surgery visit:

🔹www.qcard.co.nz/🔹

For full terms and conditions visit:

www.aucklandeye.co.nz/faq-category/financing-and-payment/

24/11/2025

Looking for trusted eye care close to home? At Auckland Eye, our team of specialists provides expert care tailored to your needs, with clinics conveniently located in:

Remuera, Takapuna, New Lynn, Ormiston, Pukekohe, Westgate, Whangarei, and Queenstown.

Wherever you are, exceptional eye care is always within reach.
🔹 Call us today to book a consultation: 0800 25 53 93
🔹Or book online: www.aucklandeye.co.nz/book-now/request-an-appointment/

Make an appointment with Auckland Eye's leading eye doctors online or contact us on 09 529 2480.

20/11/2025

While screen time won’t permanently damage adult vision, long periods on devices can cause eye strain, dryness, headaches, and temporary blurriness.

For children and adolescents, prolonged screen use is linked to the progression of myopia (short-sightedness), regular breaks and limiting near work are especially important.

Regardless of age, here’s what you can do at home to help:
🔹Take regular breaks, blink often, and look into the distance.
🔹Keep your screen at an arm’s length, and maintain soft, even lighting to reduce glare.
🔹Try to balance screen time with being outdoors. Natural light plays a major role in eye health.

Learn more on our blog:
https://www.aucklandeye.co.nz/blog/will-too-much-screen-time-damage-my-eyesight/

Read expert advice, the latest vision care trends, and essential tips about Will too much 'screen time' damage my eyesight? from Auckland Eye.