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News and views!

A couple of links that we have been supplied this time -have a look!

www.newscientist.com/mobile/article/mg20827806.000-scratched-glasses-give-perfect-vision-for-any-eyesight.html

www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine/-11285011

I spent a few days in Paihia in the Bay of Islands two weeks ago for our NZAO conference - a beautiful venue and lovely weather for a break, as well as a lot of education, fellowship and socialising. One of the more unusal sessions we attended was a workshop on the Treaty of Waitangi, hosted by the staff of the treaty grounds. We learnt the history of the treaty as well as some marae protocols, and everyone was impressed and enthused enough to go over to the treaty grounds (free entry for NZ residents).

The Cornea and Contact Lens Society of NZ is having its bi-ennial conference in March 2011, in Queenstown. It focuses on the anterior surface of the eye (the clear surface of the eye is the cornea) as well as new designs and materials and care systems of contact lenses. Not all contact lenses are created equal, and your optometrist will prescribe - not suggest, sell or recommend - a lens material, design and care system that is the best for your eyes as well as your prescription. This is one of the reasons that most optometrists are happy for you to buy contacts over the internet as long as you are getting the exact same lens as has been prescribed - your optometrist can predict how it will work for you and ensure that the lens will not cause eye damage. Chopping and changing solutions and lens materials can interact badly leaving you wioth sore eyes, red eyes or (worst) a damaged cornea. I have had a patient recently who bought a lens "recommended" by an internet provider which was totally unsuited for her eyes - luckily she kept her routine exam with me a few months later and I said that I was surprised at how the lens was functioning on her eye...she them fessed up. Honesty - always the best policy! And she is back in the best lenses for her - prescribed by me, but bought over the net.

Exactly the same as buying your meds on-line...what are you actually using?

Vision for Children ( Recap )

World Sight Day – Vision for Children

Monday, 8 October 2007, 10:58 am
Press Release: New Zealand Association Of Optometrists

World Sight Day – Vision for Children

Health Minister, Pete Hodgson, has shown he has vision for children as he approves new funding for the children’s glasses subsidy up to age 15.

The move is welcomed by members of the New Zealand Association of Optometrists who are meeting in Auckland this week for their annual scientific conference as they celebrate World Sight Day on 11 October. The theme for World Sight Day 2007 is “vision for Children”.

“Recent research found that 60% of a sample of 2535 children tested had significant refractive error” says NZ Association of Optometrists president Annette Morgan. “Unless problems are detected and corrected children are at risk of failing at school because they can’t see clearly.”

Astigmatism affects one in four children, and one in eight will have myopia.

“An eye examination is one of the most important exams a child can pass and new funding for the children’s glasses subsidy makes it even easier for families on low incomes,” says Morgan.

Evan Brown, a behavioural optometrist who helped develop guidelines for examining children with the Association of Optometrists, agrees. “The literature continues to show the role that vision plays for many children struggling with learning. Optometrists do not treat children with learning difficulties directly; they treat the visual and perceptual problems that impair a child’s ability to be receptive to education. Complete, thorough visual examination of not only the eyesight but all visual skills is extremely important for children who fall behind at school.”

From 1 October 2007 the children’s vision subsidy provides $281.25 towards the cost of an eye examination and spectacles for children aged 15 and under with a community services card. The new funding is for children aged 8 – 15 years.

What's Tony Stark wearing ?

For those who are wondering about the shades worn by billionaire weapons inventor Tony Stark / Iron Man ( played by Robert Downey Jr. ) in the blockbuster Iron Man 2.

They are INITIUM ALL IN . Available in polished silver with grey gradient lenses as worn by Robert Downey in the film , also available in yellow gold with brown gradient lenses.

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Samsung To Make Prescription 3D Glasses

As a full time spectacle wearer, I often complaint about using the 3D glasses over my existing frame when watching movie at Reading cinema. Luckily Samsung came up with the idea of offering 3D glasses in common prescription.

I personally don't thinks 3D TVs without the glasses won't be available for another decade but that isn't stopping Samsung from trying to convert spectacle users to today's 3D.

Samsung says that it will take about a week for the 3D glasses to be made. No price has been provided by Samsung, but seeing as how the average pair of 3D glasses ranges from about $70 to $100 — when you throw in the prescription and choice of your frame , it may cost more.

Via crunchgear.com and Akhibara news

Who needs reading glasses ?

People over 40 generally need reading glasses. The Baby Boomers. The crystalline lenses in our eyes lose elasticity as we age. And that affects the flexibility of the eye to focus on close objects, especially in dim light.

It is called " Presbyopia " in medical term. It's not a disease and it can't be prevented. Some signs of early presbyopia include having to hold reading materials at arm's length, blurred vision in dim light, and eye fatigue along with headaches when working up close for a period of time.

DO YOU KNOW ?

In New Zealand, our population of 4 million people borrow about 50 million books a year from public libraries. Which means New Zealanders used their eyes for close up vision much harder than anyone else in the world.

Do you buy ready made or prescription reading glasses ?

Remember, this is your eyes we are talking about. Having a pair of glasses are important to eyes health, so we should know a few things about the glasses we are going to buy.

In order to prevent buying the wrong pair of readers that might cause fatigue and headaches, we should have a comprehensive eye exam by your local optometrist. Your optometrist will then advice you whether ready made readers are suitable for you in reference to your prescription findings during the examination.

Rest assure that there is nothing wrong with buying ready made readers from your Eye Care Provider.And they have become more fashionable and affordable nowadays.

Do discuss with your dispensing optician too about your eyesight needs and lifestyle as there are varies type of lenses option available that could be custom made to your unique prescription that suit every needs.

Most important point is have fun with your reading glasses. They are fashion and eye care accessories for everyone.

What's happening in October

Royal 3D Sunnies

The Queen spotted in 3D technology with Marchon 3D frames equipped with M3D lenses.

What makes this even more special is the “Q” on the side of the frames.

The letter Q made in Swarovski crystals and attached to the 3D spectacles.

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