McDonald Adams Optometrists

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.

13/10/2025

Fitovers - handy and convenient

Why We Recommend Fitover Sunglasses Fitover sunglasses are a simple and practical way to add sun protection over your regular glasses. Gone are the days of the bulky, boxy black designs — today’s styles are sleeker, available in a range of colours, and come in smaller fittings for a more comfort...

13/10/2025

Subsidy for Children’s Glasses

Glasses Subsidy for Children 15 Years & Under Did you know there is government funding available for children’s eye care? Through Enable NZ , families can access a subsidy that covers the full cost of an eye examination for children aged 15 years and under. To qualify, families need to

18/09/2025

Watery eyes?

Why Are My Eyes Watering All the Time? If you've been using lubricating drops and warm compresses but your eyes are still watering, you may be dealing with a tear drainage issue—not dry eyes. Normally, tears drain through small openings in the inner corners of your eyelids, flowing into a tiny ch