Nearly spring! And the weather is as changeable as any spring already.

Sunglasses are being put into practices, new frames are being launched in lighter, brighter colours, we are getting enquiries about contact lenses...maybe summer IS on its way!

Optometry is not really a 'seasonable industry". Health care happens all through the year, but many people take stock of their wardrobes and spring-clean their clothes (and make-up) and getting a new look for spring can involve a new hair cut and a new look ....and new glasses or a change to contact lenses.

Fashion is becoming a bigger part of optometry. People don't always have one watch or one handbag, so why not have different frames to match an outfit or a mood? Everyone is different, and some people prefer a classic look that goes with everything they do and everything they wear, but this doesn't apply to every person. Your optometrist will be happy to check your prescription and eye health before you get an updated look, so don't worry that he or she will think you are "vain" at "just wanting new glasses".

You will be surprised at the range of frames as well as the options for lenses (an anti-reflective lens option always looks better than the "blank look" from standard lenses) that we can offer.

Hope to see you soon so you see (and look) your very best!

Visique Conference this weekend!

Visique's annual conference is being held in Auckland this weekend. As you gathered, I'm not attending but I was up in Auckland yesterday for the owners' meeting, which gives us an overview of what Visique's plans are for the coming year.

As all optometrists who are members or who work for a Visique practice are NZAO members, all of us agree with the standards of care being the absolute best for each and every patient. Visique was set up to provide a national network of like-minded optometrists who work nationally together but act locally. Hopefully the new ideas that are being discussed this weekend lead on to better products and service for our patients, which means that Visique will be the first choice for New Zealanders who value their eye health and eye care.