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Birkenhead Optometrists for all your Spectacle, Contact Lens and Optometry needs on the North Shore, Auckland
Competitively priced Acuvue Oasys, Avaira, Biofinity, Proclear, and many more contact lenses
Contact Lens solutions
Glaucoma checks
Digital retinal photographs
Spectacle repairs and insurance claims
WINZ/ Eyepro approved optometrist

30/06/2025

𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀!

Sunglasses are more than just a fashion accessory, they play a crucial role in protecting our eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and other environmental factors.

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹.
Does it say they block 100 per cent of UVA and UVB rays? They need to block both UVA and UVB by 99 to 100 per cent.

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘆 𝗨𝗩 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.
It can also keep out sand and allergens, which can also be harmful to your eyes.

𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.
Just because a lens is almost black doesn’t mean it is blocking UV light. Make sure the label indicates a UV block. Wearing dark sunglasses can actually be more harmful if it doesn’t have the proper UV blocking. That’s because our pupils control how much light gets into the eye, so if you’re wearing dark sunglasses, the pupil opens up to let in more light, which could allow those pesky UV rays in as well.

𝗣𝘂𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗼.
If you’re wearing sunglasses, it’s a good idea to put them on the kids too. Protecting their eyes from sun damage at an early age helps improve their eye health and it’s a great habit to get into.

By prioritising eye protection and investing in high-quality sunglasses, we can enjoy clear vision, reduce the risk of eye damage, and maintain optimal eye health for years to come.

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵!
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁:
📞 09 480 7771
💻www.birkenheadoptom.co.nz
📧 info@birkenheadoptom.co.nz
📍 Highbury Shopping Centre, 1 Cnr Highbury Bypass &, Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626

30/05/2025

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲

Our eyes change as we get older—that’s totally natural! But catching those changes early makes a huge difference. Many age-related eye conditions can be managed much more effectively if they're spotted early, so regular checkups are key!

Some Common Age-Related Vision Changes:
- Colours may not pop like they used to
- Eyes might feel dry or watery (less tear production)
- You may need brighter light to see clearly
- Reading up close becomes trickier (hello, reading glasses!)
- Glare from lights feels extra intense

While not all these changes can be reversed, the good news is that modern medicine and tech have made it easier than ever to treat or slow them down. And with more exciting advancements on the way, the future’s looking bright—literally!

So don’t skip those eye exams—your future self will thank you.

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵!
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁:
📞 09 480 7771
💻www.birkenheadoptom.co.nz
📧 info@birkenheadoptom.co.nz
📍 Highbury Shopping Centre, 1 Cnr Highbury Bypass &, Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626

27/05/2025

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀! ✨

"Absolutely outstanding customer care. Extremely helpful and friendly front line staff, and Peter was very knowledgeable, personable, and efficient. I was thrilled with the service I received here and would highly recommend."

-𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗵
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁:
📞 09 480 7771
💻www.birkenheadoptom.co.nz
📧 info@birkenheadoptom.co.nz
📍 Highbury Shopping Centre, 1 Cnr Highbury Bypass &, Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626

15/05/2025

𝗘𝘆𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 👀

Eyelid twitches are common and mostly not harmful but, they are often irritating or somewhat embarrassing. There are more fast-twitch muscle fibres in the eyelids than anywhere else in your body and when your general health is not quite right, these muscle fibres will contract erratically being noticeable. Most eyelid twitches come and go, but some can persist for weeks.

There are common causes that should be addressed first in order to relieve an eye twitch:
~ 𝗧𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: If you’re tired, give yourself a well-deserved break.
~ 𝗘𝘆𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻: If you feel eye strain, you could have an underlying eye issue like farsightedness, nearsightedness, or astigmatism.
~ 𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘆𝗲: If you have dry eyes you could have a tear film imbalance, a lid abnormality, a low-grade bacterial infection or if you wear contacts deposit buildup.
~ 𝗗𝗿𝘆 𝗲𝘆𝗲: If you have dry eyes, you could have a tear film imbalance, a lid abnormality, a low-grade bacterial infection or if you wear contacts, a deposit buildup.
Eyelid twitches are common and mostly not harmful, but they are often irritating or somewhat embarrassing. There are more fast-twitch muscle fibres in the eyelids than anywhere else in your body, and when your general health is not quite right, these muscle fibres will contract erratically, becoming noticeable. Most eyelid twitches come and go, but some can persist for weeks.

If your eyelid twitch persists for more than a few days, book an appointment with your optometrist or give us a call to determine if there is an underlying cause.

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵!
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁:
📞 09 480 7771
💻www.birkenheadoptom.co.nz
📧 info@birkenheadoptom.co.nz
📍 Highbury Shopping Centre, 1 Cnr Highbury Bypass &, Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626

06/03/2025

Can your brain be tricked? 🌀 Look closely at this illusion—do you notice the bright rays appearing between the wreaths? 🧠

Tell us what you see in the comments! 👇
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁:
📞 09 480 7771
📧 info@birkenheadoptom.co.nz
📍 Highbury Shopping Centre, 1 Cnr Highbury Bypass &, Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626
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04/03/2025

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻? 😴

Waking up with blurry vision is a common experience and can be caused by several factors. Overnight, your eyes produce fewer tears, leading to dryness, which can temporarily blur your vision. Blurry vision upon waking can also be linked to dehydration, allergies, or underlying conditions like dry eye syndrome or low blood sugar levels. In some cases, it might be a sign of more serious issues such as high blood pressure or diabetes, which can affect eye health.

If the blurriness persists or worsens, consulting an eye doctor is essential.

Have you ever woken up with blurry vision? 🤔

𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱!
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁:
📞 09 480 7771
📧 info@birkenheadoptom.co.nz
📍 Highbury Shopping Centre, 1 Cnr Highbury Bypass &, Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626
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02/03/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘆𝗲 👀

The eyes have several natural protective features that help keep them safe from harm. Eyelashes and eyebrows act as barriers, preventing dust, debris, and sweat from entering the eyes, while the eyelids and blinking mechanism help keep them moist and shielded from bright light and irritants. The tear film plays a crucial role in maintaining eye health by providing hydration and containing enzymes that fight bacteria. Additionally, the cornea serves as a protective shield for the inner structures of the eye.

Prioritizing eye care through proper hygiene, hydration, and regular check-ups is essential for maintaining healthy vision.

How do you take care of your eyes daily? Drop your best eye-care tip in the comments! 👇

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀!
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁:
📞 09 480 7771
📧 info@birkenheadoptom.co.nz
📍 Highbury Shopping Centre, 1 Cnr Highbury Bypass &, Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626
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27/02/2025

Because laughter is the best way to say goodbye to Friday! 🎉😂

Comic credit: 𝑫𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒛𝒆𝒌 2017/looseparts@verizon.net
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁:
📞 09 480 7771
📧 info@birkenheadoptom.co.nz
📍 Highbury Shopping Centre, 1 Cnr Highbury Bypass &, Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626
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23/02/2025

Iris Scans Are More Secure than Fingerprints 💡

Iris scanning offers higher accuracy, better resistance to forgery, and long-term reliability compared to fingerprints. As technology advances, we may see a shift toward iris recognition in banking, law enforcement, and personal device security.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲?
🔹 Unique & Complex Patterns – The iris contains intricate patterns that are unique to each individual, even among identical twins.
🔹 Difficult to Replicate – Unlike fingerprints, which can be lifted from surfaces, iris patterns are nearly impossible to copy or forge.
🔹 Unchanged Over Time – While fingerprints can wear out due to age or manual labor, the iris remains stable throughout a person’s lifetime.
🔹 Works in More Conditions – Iris recognition works even if you have wet, dry, or dirty hands—something that can interfere with fingerprint scanners.

Would you trust iris scans over fingerprints for security? 🔐

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀!
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁:
📞 09 480 7771
📧 info@birkenheadoptom.co.nz
📍 Highbury Shopping Centre, 1 Cnr Highbury Bypass &, Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626
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20/02/2025

What do you notice about the women in the picture? Which one is shorter than the other?

Comment below! 👇
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁:
📞 09 480 7771
📧 info@birkenheadoptom.co.nz
📍 Highbury Shopping Centre, 1 Cnr Highbury Bypass &, Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626
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18/02/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐨 𝐖𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐞? 🤥

Blinking is a natural reflex, but studies suggest that people tend to blink more when they lie. This happens because lying requires extra cognitive effort, leading to increased stress and nervous system activity.

When someone is fabricating a story, their brain works harder to suppress the truth, causing a temporary increase in blink rate. However, interestingly, right after telling a lie, blink rates tend to drop as the brain processes the deception.

👉 Have you ever noticed this in action? Share your thoughts!

𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱!
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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁:
📞 09 480 7771
📧 info@birkenheadoptom.co.nz
📍 Highbury Shopping Centre, 1 Cnr Highbury Bypass &, Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626
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Address

Ponsonby

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	9am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 5:30pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+6494807771

Website

http://www.birkenheadoptom.co.nz/

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