Holly's new glasses

Let me introduce Holly, who is working as a Dispensing Assistant with us. She started in January this year, a newbie to optics. On Saturday 2 May Holly put on her new prescription glasses for the first time - and she has worn them all day, everyday since.

Frame: Vanni, model 2000

Lens: EnRoute Pro with glare filter and contrast enhancement.

How would describe the difference wearing this prescription has made?

Holly: Amazing. I can’t believe how clear things are. I haven’t had even a hint of a migraine (usually a common part of my life) since I put on my glasses. My vision is comfortable on the computer at work, and when I am helping with year 1 online school activities at home.

How do you like the EnRoute lens?

Holly: I have been waiting to try this since my training. It makes a huge difference during those dusk times, when I would give up on something, like reading or computer work, because the light was too tricky.

I know you tried on lots of different frames, what was it that made this your final choice?

Holly: I like the pink, it is a bit girly. The shape and pattern give an accent, and some drama. The acetate bridge is very comfortable on my face.

COVID-19 Keeping Safe @ Alert Level 3

Emerging from Alert Level 4 we want to reassure you we are here to provide eye care for our community. We are committed to operating in a safe manner to reduce risks for you and our team. This means you will notice we are doing things differently.

Unfortunately until we go to Alert Level 2 we remain unable to do our regular face to face consultations. But we are able to help essential workers however we can. And we can help anyone who need replacement glasses in order to be able to function and live normally. Please read the following information about operations under Alert Level 3.

  • We are screening everyone at the time of booking and deferring appointments for 14 days for anyone who is unwell.

  • Outside the door we have posters reminding people not to enter if they are unwell or have signs or symptoms suspicious for COVID-19

  • We will allow a limited number of people into our practice at any one time - this is to allow for physical distancing.

  • We will have a contact register for everyone entering our practice.

  • Hand sanitiser available for use throughout the practice.

  • Our waiting space is clean with social distancing observed.

  • We are cleaning and disinfecting equipment, including our eftpos machine, between each use, and cleaning all surfaces regularly.

  • Good hygiene is part of our every day focus; our team understands the importance of hand hygiene, staying home if sick, covering coughs and sneezes and social distancing - not touching or shaking hands with anyone.

  • Our team have appropriate PPE, including masks and face shields.

We are working closely with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board, and taking advice from the Ministry of Health.
 
Anyone who has any concerns can phone Healthline on 0800 611 116 or talk to us via email or phone.

Low Vision Support Group Meeting Monday 4 November

If you are struggling with your vision join our Low Vision Support Group. Meetings are at Summerset Village (Mansell Drive, Warkworth). If you, or a friend or family member, are struggling with vision please come along. People with glaucoma and macular degeneration are also welcome.

Our next meeting is 1.30pm Monday 4 November. We will have a demonstration of electronic magnifiers by Nashish from Humanware. These powerful magnifiers solve some of the frustrations of traditional magnifying lenses. Usually there is a trade off between the enlargement and the field of view - when the print is large enough to read you can only see one word at time. Electronic magnifiers solve this and many people love both the portable devices, as well as the larger screen magnifiers.

For more information you can call us, or just come along.