Low Vision Support Group Meeting Monday 4 November

If you are struggling with your vision join our Low Vision Support Group. Meetings are at Summerset Village (Mansell Drive, Warkworth). If you, or a friend or family member, are struggling with vision please come along. People with glaucoma and macular degeneration are also welcome.

Our next meeting is 1.30pm Monday 4 November. We will have a demonstration of electronic magnifiers by Nashish from Humanware. These powerful magnifiers solve some of the frustrations of traditional magnifying lenses. Usually there is a trade off between the enlargement and the field of view - when the print is large enough to read you can only see one word at time. Electronic magnifiers solve this and many people love both the portable devices, as well as the larger screen magnifiers.

For more information you can call us, or just come along.

Blind + Low Vision NZ - a new name

From October 2019, the Blind Foundation takes on a new name: Blind & Low Vision NZ. The name change comes after 18 months of research, and the organisation hopes this will create increased relevance to those who could benefit from their services and support.

Blind & Low Vision NZ gives people who are blind or have low vision practical and emotional support to do the things they need and want to do, with self-reliance and confidence. As well as supporting individuals, the organisation advocates for inclusive communities and optimal eye care services for all New Zealanders.

John Mulka, Blind & Low Vision NZ Chief Executive, said that while the name Blind Foundation was widely known, many people did not know that the organisation’s services are relevant to people who have significant sight loss that can be described as low vision.

“By including the term ‘low vision’, our new name better represents the diversity of sight loss that people experience. We hope it helps people struggling with their vision without treatment options, to understand this is a place they can connect with for practical and emotional support.”

Sunglasses

Whatever you do this summer - we have you covered with optometrist approved sunglasses so you know you will be getting the best optics, with the top brands and latest designs. 

Choose from Maui Jim, Serengeti, Oakley and many more. We have sunglasses to suit your lifestyle. Into sport? We have styles for boaties, golfers and most other sports.

Embrace the opportunity to shop locally and experience our fitting expertise.

What is Glaucoma?

Years of health education means most people have heard of glaucoma, and understand the importance of regular eye examination to help detect problems early. But what is glaucoma? This is a helpful explanation which Glaucoma Australia published on their informative website.

If you are being monitored for signs of early glaucoma, or have family members who have glaucoma, watch this video - it may help your understanding this eye disease.

If you are due for an eye examination, book today.

Are you concerned about children spending too much time on screens?

Most of us worry about the long term risks to children, particularly very young children, spending too much time on screens. The long term effects are unknown, and when the science reports in it may be too late; what will the damage have been?

Concerns about eyes, vision and health are of particular interest to optometrists. But physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other health professionals also field questions from parents - are there guidelines?

Helpfully, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has published helpful guidelines as their campaign to Sit Less, Move More, Sleep Well: Active play guidelines for under-fives. Check out these inforgraphic posters. For more on the guideline see MOH. Importantly there are very clear guideline on the amount of screen time for infants, none! We think this is a good message to share.

Thank you very much for your kind your donation

It seems everywhere we shop today we are being invited to add a dollar for a charity. Big brands are very good at telling us when they are doing good things. So we thought we should shout out what we’re up to here at McDonald Adams.

Last month we donated $394 to Glaucoma New Zealand, $2 for every eye health examination. Glaucoma New Zealand is working towards education to prevent blindness.

We contribute to Macular Degeneration NZ, another organisation focused on raising awareness of early detection to prevent sight loss.

Locally we support people all across our community: Mahurangi College, Rodney College, Warkworth Primary School, Matakana Primary School, Snells Beach School, Leigh School, Kaipara Flats School, Ahuroa School, Wellsford School, Tapora Primary School, Pakiri School, Tomarata Primary School, Horizon School, Tauhoa School and several early child care centres.

Mahurangi East Tennis Club

Wellsford / Warkworth Hospice

Bowls Warkworth

University of Auckland Scholarship fund