For Eyes Optometrists

16/09/2025

Do you get tired eyes and headaches from spending hours on screens?

You’re not imagining it, digital devices can take a serious toll on your eyes. That’s where Anti-Fatigue lenses come in.

Designed for anyone who works, studies, or unwinds with screens, these lenses can help:

✅ Reduce digital eye strain
✅ Improve focus and visual comfort
✅ Minimize headaches and blurry vision
✅ Support your eyes through long periods of screen use

Whether it’s your 9-5 or late night scroll, your eyes deserve to be comfortable 👓

Call into our Kumeu Village practice to have a chat about Anti-Fatigue lenses, or book an appointment for a full eye examination:

https://for-eyes-optometrists-nz.au1.cliniko.com/bookings

10/09/2025

Spring has sprung at For Eyes 🌼

Brighten up your look with fresh new frames from Morel Eyewear. Bold, colourful, and ready to try on now 👓

01/09/2025

In today’s fast-moving world, our eyes are always adapting. That’s why so many people choose Transitions® lenses - designed to move with you, adjust seamlessly to any light, and keep your eyes protected every day.

At For Eyes, we’ll help you find the perfect pair so you can embrace every change in comfort and style. Pop into our Kumeu Village practice weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm, we even have samples in all 8 Transitions® colours for you to try!

18/08/2025

Elevate your look with Vera Wang elegance ✨

High fashion meets everyday sophistication with the Vera Wang collection. Each frame is enhanced with genuine Swarovski crystals for a touch of timeless glamour. Call into our Kumeu Village practice to view the full range 👓

12/08/2025

Sunglasses are a year round essential ☀️

UV rays can harm your eyes in every season, even on cloudy days. Keep your eyes safe (and look great doing it!) with high quality polarised sunglasses.

We stock an amazing range of brands, including Maui Jim, RayBan, and Nike. Pop in today to find your perfect pair 🕶️

10/06/2025

For Eyes will be closed from Monday 16th June to Monday 23rd June.

We still have a few appointments available this week, call us on 09 412 8172 to secure a booking before our break.

We’ll be back to our regular hours from Tuesday 24th June.

Thank you, as always, to our wonderful local community for your ongoing support!

09/06/2025

Thanks to our friends at Kumeu Courier for our shoutout! 😎

05/06/2025

Here’s our latest feature in this month’s Kumeu Courier 🤓

This ultra-wide field retinal scan, captured using our Optomap scanner, shows a retinal detachment - this is a serious eye emergency that can lead to permanent vision loss if left untreated.

Thankfully, we were able to refer our patient for urgent surgery, and her vision is now on the mend.

Optomap scans are included in both our standard and comprehensive eye exams, helping us detect issues early - often before symptoms appear.

📞 Call us on 09 412 8172 to book, or use the link below to book online:

https://for-eyes-optometrists-nz.au1.cliniko.com/bookings

Are your eyes healthy? For Eyes Optometrists

We continue our series on finding eye health problems with the sophisticated equipment at For Eyes. Last month we shared an image of a retinal tear/hole, recorded with our ultra-wide field retinal Optomap scanner which can literally see around the iris to image the peripheral retina.

This month’s image is a retinal detachment. If a retinal tear is not treated, then fluid can seep under the retina causing it to peel off the inside of the eye like loose wallpaper on a wall.

A detachment is much easier to see than a small retinal tear or hole that starts it. In this image you can clearly see the hole and the delicate retina ballooning around it. This patient was referred urgently to Greenlane Hospital. Surgery to remove the vitreous gel to prevent it pulling on the retina was combined with the placement of a gas bubble inside the eye to gently lift the retina back into place. Then laser treatment was used to form small, targeted scars around the hole and peripheral loose areas, to prevent the retina from detaching again.

Symptoms of retinal detachment are a loss of vision, or a constant dark patch in your vision. Flashing lights and floaters can precede a detachment.

To book your eye examination appointment with Molly or Matthew at For Eyes in the Kumeu Shopping Village phone 09 412 8172.

21/05/2025

It’s Myopia Awareness week!

This year’s theme ‘Screens Down, Eyes Up’ is a timely reminder to give our eyes a much needed break. With screen time at an all time high, especially among kids, myopia (also known as short sightedness) is becoming more common and showing up earlier than ever.

Here are some tips to help protect your child’s vision:
✅ Encourage outdoor play and natural light exposure
✅ Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet (6 metres) away for 20 seconds
✅ Limit unnecessary screen time, especially for young children
✅ Book regular eye examinations

A few small changes now can go a long way in looking after your child’s eyesight. Call us now on 09 412 8172 or click the link below to book an appointment online:

https://for-eyes-optometrists-nz.au1.cliniko.com/bookings

16/05/2025

Last weekend the team at For Eyes had a fantastic visit to the studio of Dean Buchanan, the talented artist behind the new painting hanging in our practice. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet him in person, hear about his creative process, and see where the artwork came to life. We loved getting a behind-the-scenes look at his studio and hearing his fascinating life stories.

The painting in our practice has already caught the eye of many of our patients, with several recognising it instantly as one of Dean’s distinctive works. We believe it’s a perfect fit for our space, beautifully complementing our colourful eyewear collection.

Have a look at Dean’s website below to see some of his recent paintings and stained-glass pieces:

https://www.deanbuchanan.co.nz

16/04/2025

Happy Easter Weekend 🐰🐣

For Eyes will be closed from Good Friday, 18th April through to Easter Monday, 21st April.

Regular hours resume on Tuesday, 22nd April.

Wishing you all a lovely Easter!

07/04/2025

If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, come and chat with us! You might need an eye exam or maybe just some eye drops. Call into our Kumeu Village practice any weekday 9am to 5pm.