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Protecting Your Vision on the Farm

Protecting Your Vision on the Farm

September 18th 2025 Farming is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world — but it’s also one of the most demanding. From fencing and machinery, to chemicals, dust, and long hours in the sun, farmers’ eyes are Read more

How Ashburton Eyecare Can Help Your Child with Myopia

How Ashburton Eyecare Can Help Your Child with Myopia

September 5th 2025 Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition where close objects are clear, but distant objects are blurry. It results from the eye growing too long, which causes light to focus in front of Read more

Understanding Macula Degeneration

Understanding Macula Degeneration

June 18th 2025 Macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss among adults, particularly in those aged 50 and older. At Ashburton Eyecare, we emphasize the importance of awareness and preventive Read more

Vision and Concussion – Understanding the Connection

Vision and Concussion – Understanding the Connection

April 23rd 2025 A concussion isn’t just about headaches and dizziness—it can also significantly impact vision. Since the brain processes most of our visual input, a concussion can disrupt eye movements, focus, Read more

Understanding and Managing Glaucoma

Understanding and Managing Glaucoma

March 25th 2025 Glaucoma is a critical eye condition that everyone should be aware of, especially if you have a family history of it. The risk of developing glaucoma can be almost 80% higher if a direct family Read more

Discover the Benefits of OrthoK: A Reversible Alternative to Laser Surgery

Discover the Benefits of OrthoK: A Reversible Alternative to Laser Surgery

March 17th 2025 This innovative treatment reshapes your eyes using rigid contact lenses while you sleep, similar to how a retainer works. The best part? It's reversible, allowing for flexibility without the permanen Read more

Understanding Myopia at Ashburton Eyecare

Understanding Myopia at Ashburton Eyecare

March 7th 2025 Myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness, is often viewed as just a condition causing blurry distance vision. However, it’s essential to understand myopia as a disease of eye growth. This Read more

📣 What is Astigmatism? 🤓

📣 What is Astigmatism? 🤓

February 18th 2025 Astigmatism occurs when one curve of the eye is steeper than the other—think rugby ball vs. soccer ball! 🏉⚽ This causes multiple focal points, leading to blurry or distorted vision. In our Read more

Understanding Hyperopia (Farsightedness)

Understanding Hyperopia (Farsightedness)

February 12th 2025 Hyperopia, or farsightedness, occurs when light focuses behind the retina instead of directly on it. When we’re young, our eyes can adjust by flexing the crystalline lens, but as we age, this Read more

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