McDonald Adams Optometrists

28/01/2026

What is a lazy eye?

“Lazy eye” is the common term for amblyopia , a condition where one eye does not develop normal vision during childhood. Despite the name, there’s nothing lazy about the eye itself – it’s actually a problem with how the brain and eye work together. In amblyopia, the brain starts to favour ...

28/01/2026

Eye Tip from Emily

This Month’s Tip: What Happens in a Comprehensive Eye Exam Many people think an eye exam is just about checking whether you need glasses, but there’s actually a lot more going on behind the scenes. During a comprehensive eye exam, we don’t just assess how clearly you can see. We carefully exam...

28/01/2026

Is it time for Prescription Sunglasses?

With the summer weather we are drawn outdoors. Are you finding the bright sun and glare tiring? Is it time for some changes to your sunglasses? Do you now wear your prescription glasses all the time having abandoned sunglasses a while back? Do you just have reading glasses but now want to rea

23/12/2025

11/12/2025

Sharing our experience wearing Progressive Lenses

Here at McDonald Adams we have a team who have successfully worn progressive lenses. Read our comments and advice. Shannon: I wore glasses when I was younger, had LASIK, and eventually needed glasses again. Progressive lenses have made that transition incredibly easy. I love that one pair does ever

11/12/2025

Should I go to my GP or see my Optometrist?

A common question — and an important one. Think of it this way: your GP is a general practitioner , and an optometrist is an eye practitioner . If it’s about your eyes, you’ll usually be best starting with us. Why see an optometrist first? We often see people who’ve gone to their GP with an ...

11/12/2025

I Need You Reading Glasses

We’ve got a fantastic range of I Need You reading glasses in practice. They’re ideal if you don’t need a customised prescription, or if you’d like a stylish spare pair to keep in the car, by the bed, or in your bag. Designed by a German optician with a sharp eye for emerging trends, I Need Y...

02/12/2025

26/11/2025

Cataracts? Here is the process for a referral in the public health system.

Cataracts Cataracts are one of the most common reasons we refer people to the Eye Clinic. A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye , which causes vision to become blurry or hazy. The treatment is a surgical procedure performed under local anaesthetic . During surgery, the cloudy lens

26/11/2025

McDonald Adams Science Scholarships 2025

It is so lovely to experience prizegiving nights at Mahurangi College and Rodney College. These two winners join a long line of local students stretching back to our first scholarships in 2009. These events have a sense of occasion and celebration.

21/10/2025

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/87997866?ref=direct-share-cm-ui

Seeking a reception superstar to join our team. A great opportunity to work for an independent practice, anchored in our community for 26 years.