Auckland Eye

17/03/2026

If you’re thinking about swimming with your contact lenses, think again.

Contact lenses help you live a more active life, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have to exercise caution.

Swimming with your contacts may lead to a whole host of problems.

WHY?
🔹The simplest reason is that your lenses could get washed out of your eye. That’s bad enough in most cases.

Your contact lenses can also trap bacteria and chemicals from the water, and keep them in contact with your eye. This can cause infection, inflammation, and many other problems.

ACANTHAMOEBA KERATITIS
🔹One of these threats is Acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare eye infection caused by microscopic organisms found in soil and water that can seriously threaten vision.

SYMPTOMS OF ACANTHAMOEBA KERATITIS
🔹A red, painful eye infection
🔹Blurred vision with a foreign body sensation, tearing, and a sensitivity to light
🔹An usually long period of red, irritated eyes—even after removing your contacts

👁️Look after your eyes this summer, and don’t take the risk.

15/03/2026

Cataract surgery can restore clarity, helping you see life’s moments with confidence, clarity, and comfort.

Our expert team is here to guide you through safe, effective treatment so you can see life clearly again.

https://www.aucklandeye.co.nz/eye-conditions/cataract/

13/03/2026

We are proud of our ophthalmologists who contribute their expertise across both private practice and New Zealand’s public hospital system, such as Greenlane Clinical Centre, Waitakere hospital and Counties Manukau. This reflects a shared commitment to collaboration, clinical excellence and improving access to eye care for all.

10/03/2026

We made it! A huge congratulations to our Auckland Eye Pacers. To raise donations for Glaucoma NZ , they hit the track and completed an incredible 8.4km in support for Glaucoma NZ. Their effort, and your donations, have helped raise $1,311 for Glaucoma NZ! Thank you to everyone involved. Every step taken and every dollar raised helps make a real difference.

10/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped support our team this year at Round the Bays. We're proud to be part of a community effort that helped raise $1,311 for Glaucoma NZ. Thank you to all those who donated. What an amazing achievement for everyone involved!

https://rtbauckland26.grassrootz.com/glaucoma-nz

05/03/2026

Our Auckland Eye Pacers are about to hit the track to complete an incredible 8.4km in support for Glaucoma NZ. Their effort, and your donations, have helped raise $653 for Glaucoma NZ so far! Thank you to everyone involved. Every step taken and every dollar raised helps make a real difference.

https://rtbauckland26.grassrootz.com/glaucoma-nz/auckland-eye-pacers

04/03/2026

Just like our Pacers, we’re nearing the finish line! Only $2347 left before we meet our goal! You can help us get there, and help people across New Zealand by supporting Glaucoma NZ

👁️Show your support for the Auckland Eye Pacers at Round the Bays and help us raise funds for the incredible work of Glaucoma NZ by donating here:

https://rtbauckland26.grassrootz.com/glaucoma-nz/auckland-eye-pacers

02/03/2026

Glaucoma can sneak up on you.
Because of it’s gradual nature, and its lack of noticeable symptoms in the early stages, Glaucoma is sometimes called the “silent thief of sight”.

Over time, it causes increased pressure within the eye that can lead to optic nerve damage. If left untreated, it can eventually lead to irreversible vision loss.

👁️Preventable, if caught early
Regular eye examinations are key to stopping glaucoma. With early detection, we can offer treatment options, including medication or surgery, to effectively manage the condition and slow its progression.

🔹Show your support for Glaucoma NZ by donating below 🔹
https://rtbauckland26.grassrootz.com/.../auckland-eye-pacers

27/02/2026

This year, our Auckland Eye Pacers are supporting Glaucoma NZ as they participate in this years Round the Bays. Your donations will help fund glaucoma research and education.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness in New Zealand, yet only 50% of people with glaucoma are aware they have it. With the right treatment, 98% of people with glaucoma will be able to keep their sight.

Glaucoma NZ helps provide people with sight by:

🔹Enhancing public awareness:
Early detection of glaucoma and its risk factors is critical to minimising the chance of vision loss and blindness. Glaucoma NZ initiates awareness programmes to get people monitoring and looking after their eyesight.

🔹Supporting and informing:
Glaucoma NZ publishes free educational material and resources, holds patient symposium meetings across the country, and develops community support groups for those diagnosed with glaucoma.

🔹Educating eye health workers:
Glaucoma NZ’s Glaucoma Professional Education Programme, as well as other professional educational services such as GP Arena, promote high quality eye care services across the public and private sectors.

🔹Supporting & funding research:
Research is the key to providing the best care for glaucoma patients and to finding improved treatments or a cure. Glaucoma NZ supports some of the best research in the country into glaucoma & eye health.

Want to know more? Read our blog to find out more:

https://www.aucklandeye.co.nz/blog/supporting-new-zealanders-living-with-glaucoma/

Show your support for the Auckland Eye Pacers at Round the Bays and help us raise funds for the incredible work of Glaucoma NZ by donating here:

https://rtbauckland26.grassrootz.com/glaucoma-nz/auckland-eye-pacers

Auckland Eye is the leading eye care specialist, with world class surgeons and ophthalmologists for your lasik, cataract and dry eye needs.

25/02/2026

From cataract removal and lens replacement to treatments for glaucoma and retinal conditions, Auckland Eye provides the largest range of sub-specialty operations for eyes in New Zealand. Whether you're looking for clearer vision or solutions for complex eye health issues, we’re here to provide life changing eye care.

🔹www.aucklandeye.co.nz🔹

23/02/2026

We’re off to an incredible start with our donation goal! We’ve set the goal of $3000 this year, and with your help, we can make it! That money could help fund a Glaucoma research scholarship or promote awareness around Glaucoma.

👁️Help us meet our goal, show your support for the Auckland Eye Pacers at the Southern Cross Round the Bays, and help us raise funds for the incredible work of Glaucoma NZ by donating here:

https://rtbauckland26.grassrootz.com/glaucoma-nz/auckland-eye-pacers

20/02/2026

This year for Round the Bays, our team are supporting Glaucoma NZ, a charity focused on raising awareness and supporting research into glaucoma.

Glaucoma NZ is passionate about providing sight saving education, support, and advocacy to people with glaucoma as well as support their families. They provide support services to help people at any stage of glaucoma, as well as supporting funding, and research into glaucoma.

Their work focuses on:

🔹Enhancing public awareness about glaucoma.
🔹Advocating and supporting those with glaucoma, and establishing nationwide Peer Support Groups.
🔹Professional education programmes to support eye health professionals.
🔹Supporting & funding glaucoma research.

You can find out more about their work, and how you can help on our blog:

https://www.aucklandeye.co.nz/blog/supporting-new-zealanders-living-with-glaucoma/

👁️Show your support for the Auckland Eye Pacers at the Round the Bays and help us raise funds for the incredible work of Glaucoma NZ by donating here:

https://rtbauckland26.grassrootz.com/glaucoma-nz/auckland-eye-pacers

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