by Jenny | Aug 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Eye Myths, Superstitions and Cultural Beliefs Cultural beliefs about eyes and eye care influence the way we see the world Did your parents ever tell you not to sit too close to the television or not read at night because it would cause eye strain? Perhaps they...
by Jenny | Jul 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
The History of Glasses From “reading stones” to cutting edge technology – how history has shaped your spectacles. It’s hard to imagine a world without certain things. The internet, cellphones, cars … but imagine how differently we would experience all of these...
by Jenny | Jun 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Adapting to the new normal – with glasses How to keep your glasses and eyes safe in a post-Covid world While we’re lucky in New Zealand to be relatively safe from the spectre of Covid-19, we still need to keep up the new health and hygiene practices as we transition...
by Jenny | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Keeping you safe at Level 2 What to expect when we open again As Greenlane Penrose Optometrist, along with hundreds of other businesses, prepares to reopen in Level 2, we’ve put together a roster of health & safety practices to ensure we’re keeping you safe when...
by Jenny | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Vaccines and your vision While we seem to have dodged the worst of Covid-19 in New Zealand, we’re now relying on finding a vaccine before we can expect to travel, work, and play as freely as before the pandemic. Although hotly debated, common vaccines are to thank for...
by Jenny | Apr 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
Set up for success: how to avoid eye strain while working from home You may have already noticed the need for a spine-friendly seat in your home office, especially after a long day of working slouched on the couch or hunched over a makeshift desk on the kitchen bench....
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