Cassidy Eyecare Blog - What's New!
Stellest Lenses For Myopia
- 17 April 2023
- Troy Cassidy
A new spectacle lens design to slow the progression of myopia (short-sightedness)
Cassidy Eyecare Scratch Warranty
- 11 June 2022
- Troy Cassidy
A 12 Month Warranty Against Scratching Included With Crizal Lenses
Oakley Prescription Sunglasses
- 28 May 2021
- Troy Cassidy
Order genuine Oakley prescription sunglasses from Cassidy Eyecare
What Are The Toughest Spectacle Frames?
- 3 May 2021
- Troy Cassidy
What makes some eyeglass frames stronger and more durable than others?
OCT Imaging Now In Te Atatu AND New Lynn
- 24 February 2020
- Troy Cassidy
This amazing diagnostic technology is available in both our offices
Book An Eye Exam Online!
- 25 November 2019
- Troy Cassidy
Book an appointment with us right from our website!
What's Going On At Bella Vista?
- 24 June 2019
- Troy Cassidy
Life inside Te Atatu's wrapped multi-storey building
Photochromic Spectacle Lenses: The Pros & Cons
- 22 April 2019
- Troy Cassidy
An overview of the many advantages, and the few disadvantages, of having light-sensitive lenses in your glasses.
Recycling Contact Lenses
- 13 September 2018
- Troy Cassidy
How to responsibly dispose of your used contact lenses.
Glass or Plastic Lenses?
- 25 June 2018
- Troy Cassidy
Which material is better for spectacle lenses - glass or plastic?
Re-Order Contact Lenses through Cassidy Eyecare Website
- 21 January 2018
- Troy Cassidy
We have just released an additional option for re-ordering contact lenses, so you can order and pay at any time of day. This article explains how to do this through the Cassidy Eyecare website.
Myopia Control
- 9 October 2017
- Troy Cassidy
Current options available to slow down increasing short-sightedness
A Short History of Spectacles
- 9 July 2017
- Troy Cassidy
A few highlights in the development of glasses from the 13th century to today
Prescription Safety Glasses - Not Just for at Work
- 6 April 2017
- Troy Cassidy
Try using safety glasses with prescription as a knock-about pair around the house
In Praise of Daily Disposable Contact Lenses
- 10 January 2017
- Troy Cassidy
Daily disposable contact lenses - a safe & convenient way to wear contacts
Dealing with Allergy Eyes
- 13 September 2016
- Troy Cassidy
Spring is a time when hayfever and allergies can be a serious annoyance. This article has some information on what's happening to cause the itch, and what you can do about it.
Night Driving & Vision
- 5 July 2016
- Troy Cassidy
4 ideas on how to maximise your vision for night driving
EyeZen Lenses for Digital Devices
- 27 May 2016
- Troy Cassidy
EyeZen Lenses are a new range of spectacle lenses, designed to keep our eyes relaxed and protected while using digital devices.
Southern Cross Easyclaim
- 30 March 2016
- Troy Cassidy
Cassidy Eyecare is now able to process your Southern Cross claim at our front desk - no need to send a claim in!
Unequal Pupils and David Bowie
- 23 January 2016
- Troy Cassidy
A few brief notes on the condition that made David Bowie's eyes so distinctive
UV Protection for your Eyes in a Clear Lens
- 22 December 2015
- Troy Cassidy
Protecting your eyes from Harmful UV Radiation with Crizal UV lenses
Progressive Lenses: Benefits & Limitations
- 13 August 2015
- Troy Cassidy
Why good progressives are great at most things, but perfect at nothing.
Ray Ban Sunglasses & Optical Frames now in Stock!
- 24 April 2015
- Troy Cassidy
Ray Ban sunglasses and optical frames are now available at Cassidy Eyecare
Glaucoma Treatment at Cassidy Eyecare
- 9 February 2015
- Troy Cassidy
Prescriptions for glaucoma eye drops now available from Cassidy Eyecare
OCT Retinal Imaging now at Cassidy Eyecare
- 4 January 2015
- Troy Cassidy
A new Ocular Coherence Tomographer (OCT) has been added to our range of diagnostic instruments.
Blue Light and Eye Health
- 12 March 2014
- Troy Cassidy
The effects of blue and short wavelength light on vision, and a new development to combat it.
Eye Testing for Children
- 9 February 2014
- Troy Cassidy
Recommendations on eye and vision testing for school-aged children.
Eating for Healthy Vision & Eyes
- 6 January 2014
- Troy Cassidy
Food for eye health - can we eat our way to better vision?
How to Clean your Glasses
- 12 November 2013
- Troy Cassidy
Tips on how to keep your spectacles clean without scratching your lenses or ruining the anti-reflective coating.
How to Choose Sunglasses for Summer
- 21 October 2013
- Troy Cassidy
What features should you be looking for when shopping for sunglasses this summer? This article gives some tips.