Ashburton Eyecare

23/09/2025

Do you know what is? Would you know if your child was at risk? What about what the long-term effects might be? If the answer to any or all of these questions is "no", you're not alone. Contact us today to find out more. https://www.asheye.co.nz/book-an-appointment/ or visit https://www.childmyopia.com/

18/09/2025

I was very lucky in my time in Taupo to meet with Glen, Present to his Reversal NZ Group and have him on my Podcast, not to mention review a lot of his patients retinal photos.

This is a great chat with Prof Grant Schofield about where Glen is at now https://open.spotify.com/episode/2PXOSDdZPt7KaFm7q5yDMg?si=xVo6boM2Tfa7X3Qi15uD

Prevention is Cure · Episode

17/09/2025

👀 Having trouble reading the phone, the GPS in the tractor, or the drill box?
That’s not you losing your touch — it’s Presbyopia. It happens to everyone as we get older, and the good news is it’s easy to fix.

At Ashburton Eyecare, we use the very best lenses to make farm life easier:

Essilor Varilux XR progressive lenses → seamless vision from stock tallies on the computer, to setting sowing rates, to fixing a breakdown out in the paddock.

Transitions Gen S → fast-changing lenses that turn into sunnies the moment the Mid Canterbury sun comes out.

Essilor Sight Protect 1.59 Polycarb → tough protection for your eyes from stray bits of wire, bolts, or anything that flies your way.

Presbyopia’s normal. Blurred vision doesn’t have to be.
Come and see us at Ashburton Eyecare — we’ll get you seeing clearly so you can keep farming, hunting, or helping out around the place without the hassle.

Book Online for a time that suits you whether that be after calving, Lambing or maybe kidding, cultivating the soil, throwing down that urea before the rain comes, shifting that next break or before cups go on at 3: https://www.asheye.co.nz/book-an-appointment/

16/09/2025

It is estimated that children living in predominatly urban environments have 2.6 times greater chance of developing myopia (also known as short-sightedness) than those living in rural environments. When did you last have your child's eyes examined? To find out more, contact us https://www.asheye.co.nz/book-an-appointment/ or visit https://www.childmyopia.com/

09/09/2025

The majority of parents of children under 12 years believe being prescribed glasses is the best course of action if a primary school aged child is diagnosed with myopia (also known as short-sightedness). Fact or Fiction? To find out more, contact us today https://www.asheye.co.nz/book-an-appointment/ or visit https://www.childmyopia.com/

04/09/2025

Did you see us in the Courier ??

Book your child in today for a comprehensive eye exam and learn more about what we are doing to combat Myopia.

28/08/2025

Myopia (also known as short-sightedness) is progressive. It will begin as mild but may progress in severity to moderate or high myopia. The earlier myopia starts, the greater chance your child has of developing high myopia. When did you last have your child's eyes examined? To find out more, contact us https://www.asheye.co.nz/ or visit https://www.childmyopia.com/

26/08/2025

In 1983, the typical onset of myopia (also known as short-sightedness) was at around 11 years of age. In 2000, the average onset of myopia was just 8 years of age. When did you last have your child's eyes examined? To find out more, contact us https://www.asheye.co.nz/blog/post/142679/understanding-myopia-at-ashburton-eyecare/ or visit https://www.childmyopia.com/

24/08/2025

Initiatives that highlight the rise of child myopia (also known as short-sightedness) are an important step in reducing its prevalence and impact. Take time today to look at the Child Myopia report - https://www.childmyopia.com/for-parents/?filter=myopia-report