Wanganui Eyecare

19/09/2025

JUST OVER ONE WEEK LEFT TO ENTER THE COLOURING COMPETITION! 🎨

Win Splash centre passes, a child's eye examination and outdoor play items.

One of our little Picasso's (Carissa Demchy) admiring his work in our window showcasing all the entries into our colouring competition 💚🖤

16/09/2025

Congratulations again to Gareth Hawker who won our Father's Day Bolle safety glasses competition! 🥽 💙
Gareth came in today for his full comprehensive eye examination and picked out a pair of prescription safety glasses. Our optical assistant Jessica ensured the glasses were a great fit and took his measurements using our latest technology. Once again thanks to his wife Janelle and his kids for nominating him. We’re glad to help keep Gareth’s eyes protected both at work and at home—enjoy your new safety glasses, Gareth!
A big thank you again to Bolle Safety NZ who provided his amazing set of safety glasses.

16/09/2025

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a child with myopia (short-sightedness)?
Check out the Coopervision simulator below—it vividly shows just how blurry the world can look in different school settings. See firsthand how uncorrected vision can hinder learning and development in the classroom.

Click on the link below to have a try at the simulator:
https://www.childmyopia.com/vision-simulator-tool/

15/09/2025

Our colouring competition entries have started to come in, some impressive colouring has been happening! 🎨🖍
If any of these are your kids, tag yourself and let us know! Competition closes 26th September 2025.

14/09/2025

Our optical consultant Kiara is holding a MiSight® 1 day contact lens by CooperVision — a breakthrough in myopia control for children. These lenses not only correct vision but also help slow the progression of nearsightedness over time. 💫

Gentle, effective, and easy to wear — a smart step toward lifelong eye health. 👓💙

10/09/2025

A must-watch for any parent looking to protect their child’s vision! 👓✨Check out this insightful video from Dr. Kate Gifford, a renowned expert in myopia management.

Dr Gifford breaks down the different treatment options available and what might work best for your child. The video has a lot of information regarding different treatments and why they work.

Dive into the world of myopia management with Dr. Kate Gifford. In this exclusive interview at the 3rd Asia-Pacific Myopia Management Symposium (APMMS 2023) ...

08/09/2025

Did you know there are simple ways parents can help their kids to reduce their risk of myopia? 🤓

Try incorporating these into your daily practices:

* Spend 2 hours a day outdoors (don't forget a hat and sunglasses!)
* Keep a distance the size of your forearm between your eyes and book/tablet/phone.
* Apply the 20/20 rule - take a break for 20 seconds every 20 minutes and look into the distance.
* Reduce screen time to under 2 hours after school, and encourage movement.

08/09/2025

Calling all kids aged 3-12! We have a COLOURING COMPETITION to help celebrate:

⭐️ Myopia Action Month ⭐️

We have 2 age groups: ages 3-6 and ages 7-12. Pick your colouring sheet up from Wanganui Eyecare reception at 211 Wicksteed Street, Whanganui.

A great way to reduce the risk of rapidly progressing myopia is to ensure your child is spending more time outdoors, so our prize pack is all about encouraging that! 🏉⚽️🏊

Entries close Friday, 26th September 2025.

07/09/2025

September 2025 is Myopia Action Month. 👀
Throughout the month, we’ll be raising awareness about what Myopia is, why its rising rates are a concern, and what steps we can take now to help manage and reduce its impact in the future.

05/09/2025

🎉 Congratulations! 🎉

We're thrilled to announce the lucky winner of our Father’s Day Prescription Safety Glasses Giveaway — Gareth Hawker who was nominated by Janelle Hawker! 👏

You've won a comprehensive eye exam and a pair of Bollé prescription safety glasses, valued at $649, courtesy of Wanganui Eyecare! 👓🛠️

Please send us a message - we can’t wait to help you safe and in style this Father’s Day! 💙 BIG thank you to Bolle Safety for supplying this amazing prize!

Thank you to everyone who entered — stay tuned for more giveaways and promotions! 🙌

📸 And don’t forget — we’ll be sharing a photo of our winner soon!

(This promotion is not affiliated with Facebook.)

04/09/2025

Final hours to ENTER YOUR DAD to WIN! 🔨🪛🔧🥽

02/09/2025

Ask Troy Anything - Eye Edition 👀

Have you ever wondered if screen time is really hurting your eyes, or what those little floaters are? Now's your chance to get answers straight from our optometrist, Troy Cui!

Drop your eye-related questions in the comments below — Troy will be answering them right here on our page. No question is too small or silly – if it's about your eyes, we’re here to help!