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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 you visit us. Here’s what you can...
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 the reduced incidence of...
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. But a proper work setup isn’t just to benefit your back – it’s also...
15 FAQs for Better Eye Health
We all know better than to trust the internet to answer our health questions. Google is not a diagnostic tool, and for every piece of useful information there’s a dozen other suspicious sites selling miracle solutions or telling you that your headache is something...
From Worksite to Sportsfield: Everyday Eye Safety
Our two little windows to the world are one of the most vulnerable parts of our bodies, and one of the most sorely missed if they are damaged. Each year, eye injuries in New Zealand account for more than 9000 ACC claims, costing over $3 million in medical costs....
Top 5 Tips for Summer Eye Care
New Zealand summers are unbeatable – long days in the sun, more outdoor sports than you could shake a stick at, and beautiful beaches to enjoy with the family. It’s in our nature to get outdoors during this time of year, but too often we forget about our eyes and the...