New, Improved Optometry Equipment

New, Improved Optometry Equipment

New, Improved Optometry Equipment Our upgrades will help us serve you better. Regulars to Greenlane Penrose Optometrist might notice a few changes and improvements during their next eye exam. We’ve been busy setting up new and exciting technology in the practice. Eye...
What’s New in Eyewear Trends 2021?

What’s New in Eyewear Trends 2021?

What’s New in Eyewear Trends 2021? Refresh your style with a new pair of glasses Whether you wear your glasses all the time or only for certain activities, they become an important part of your look. Just like your clothes, your shoes or your handbag, your glasses say...
Put an End to Streaks: How to Clean Your Glasses

Put an End to Streaks: How to Clean Your Glasses

Put an End to Streaks: How to Clean Your Glasses Whether you’re a full-time wearer of glasses or just use them for driving or reading, you know how easy it is to smudge the lenses: fingerprints, face cream, oil from your skin, make-up… even splash-back from a messy...
How Parkinson’s Disease Affects Eye Health

How Parkinson’s Disease Affects Eye Health

How Parkinson’s Disease Affects Eye Health What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative brain disorder. It causes the brain cells responsible for making the neurotransmitter dopamine to stop working, and eventually die. Neurotransmitters like...
The Connection Between Diabetes and Vision Loss

The Connection Between Diabetes and Vision Loss

The Connection Between Diabetes and Vision Loss You probably know that diabetes is a growing problem in New Zealand. Last month it was reported in the news that the number of people with type 2 diabetes could almost double in two decades. But did you know that...