Ashburton Eyecare

13/04/2026

Come along to the Awareness & Education Seminar about macular degeneration in Christchurch. There is no cost to attend, please register today to reserve your place.



As you may already know, macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness in people over 50 years of age in New Zealand. 1 in 7 people will get this eye disease and 1 in 4 people over 80 years will suffer vision loss.



Understanding more about this age-related eye disease is vital for ensuring independence and a good quality of life in old age. Early detection can save sight.



Ophthalmologist - Dr Ainsley Morris, will share the latest information on research, treatments, disease management and the impact of living with macular degeneration.

Date:

Saturday 9th May 2026



Time:

10.30am to 12.00pm

Venue:

Hotel Elms Christchurch

456 Papanui Road

Christchurch

To register, go to www.mdnz.org.nz/public-seminar-sign-up. You can also register by calling 0800 MACULA (0800 622 852) or by email, please include the seminar location, your name, contact number and number of attendees.

Macular Degeneration New Zealand - MDNZ

13/04/2026

Whilst there is presently no cure for macular degeneration, thankfully there are ways to reduce the risk!

👉 Avoid Smoking
👉 Exercise Regularly
👉 Good Blood Pressure
👉 Healthy Diet

Take the test 👉 https://www.mdnz.org.nz/take-the-test

08/04/2026

Seeing Clearly in a World That Never Stops Moving

Clear, comfortable vision isn’t just about seeing sharply it’s about seeing effortlessly, no matter
what your day involves.

If you’ve noticed changes in your vision, or if your current glasses aren’t keeping up with your
lifestyle, a comprehensive eye examination can help determine whether advanced progressive
lens technology is right for you.

Your eyes work hard every day. The right lenses can make all the difference.

08/04/2026

Dry eye care doesn’t need to feel clinical.
Our premium IPL suite combines:
• A reclining aesthetic treatment chair
• Soft lighting and calming décor
• Medical-grade IPL technology
• Expert, results-focused care

The result?
A modern, comfortable, luxurious clinical experience — only at Ashburton Eyecare.

Book your Dry Eye Assessment today.

02/04/2026

Happy Easter!

Stay safe and eat lots of chocolate and we’ll see you on Tuesday!

Nga Mihi te Aranga

www.asheye.co.nz

27/03/2026

Got our hands on .audio

03/03/2026

That first time putting in your OrthoK lens

11/02/2026

Book your Dry Eye Appointment today to see if IPL can benefit you.

05/02/2026

We’ll be closed for Waitangi Day tomorrow, back to normal on Monday.

Don’t forget you can book online at www.asheye.co.nz

13/01/2026

Axial Length 👁️

Rapid growth of the eye-ball is the disease of myopia or short-sightedness. Longer eyes have markedly greater risk of Glaucoma, Maculopathy, Retinal Detachment and early onset, disruptive posterior capsule cataracts.

By more closely monitoring Axial Length we are better able to look at long term risk as well as the effect our Myopia Control Treatment is having on the patient, and whether we need to intervene with multiple interventions for children with more rapid progression.

08/01/2026

A wonderful discussion shared with me today from a patient around advancements in corneal diseases like Kerataconus and Fuch’s Endothelial Dystrophy. The hope is that it will prevent vision loss and the need for corneal grafts. RNZ

As someone who recently mixed up my pilocarpine with my phenylephrine on a podcast I can understand Trevor’s mix up with eye length and refractive error. Of course Myopia/short-sightedness is an issue of eye growth which we can prevent.

If things went wrong, the stem cells could turn into other cells - like for hair or teeth - instead of eyes.

07/01/2026

Hey Team,

We’re taking Friday off to spend a long weekend with our little girls, we’ll be back to normal hours and all the full team Monday the 12th to look after all your Eyecare needs!

Online bookings as always asheye.co.nz