NZOSI

Kia Ora

Welcome to NZOSI

New Zealand Orthoptic Society

Orthoptists specialise in the investigation, diagnosis and management of disorders in binocular single vision, eye movements and visual development.

Hapaitia te ara tika pumau ai te rangatiratanga mo nga uri whakatipu

Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations 

Our Mission

For Orthoptists to be recognised as an integral part of the eye health workforce, delivering high quality, evidence based patient care with active involvement in service provision for our communities.

Our Vision

Provision of excellence in specialised eye care for all New Zealander’s.

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As healthcare professionals, we know how precious all aspects of sight are. If one small piece falls apart, the consequences of our daily lives are perceived instantly, especially in a work environment! As the theme of this year's edition of World Sight Day is Love Your Eyes At work, we are encouraging you to regularly get your eyes checked but also follow some easy routines that you can implement at home and at the office if you're doing computer work such as the 20/20/20 rule. Every 20 minutes, take a small 20 second break away from your screen, looking at an object 20 feet away from you. 👀 It will give your eyes a break, prevent eye strain but it's also a good way to interact with your environment#WorldSightDay2023r#LoveYourEyes3 #nzosiourEyes #NZOSIMore challenges for today on: www.iapb.org/world-sight-day/ ... See MoreSee Less
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To all our beloved myopic young patient 👓#MyopiaAwarenessWeekThis week is myopia awareness week.What is myopia?This eye disorder affects millions of people worldwide, causing blurred distance vision. It is also known as short-sightedness.Myopia often starts in childhood, where it progressively worsens and causes frequent changes in vision. But a pair of spectacles isn't the whole story. Higher levels of myopia increase the risk of eye diseases and vision problems in adulthood. Kids with shortsightedness may:* Have blurred vision when looking at things that are not close to them* Hold books, toys, or other objects closer to their face than usual* Squint their eyes or blink a lot* Have trouble reading words on a board at schoolIf your child already wears glasses, you can do something to protect their vision and eye health. If they don't you can assess their risk of developing myopia.Is there a family history of myopia? If both parents are short-sighted, your child/children are 6 times more likely to develop myopia. Has your child/children had their eyes tested and do you attend for regular eye examinations? If not, please book with us today - www.fraseroptical.co.uk As part of myopia awareness week 2023, we will be sharing more information on myopia all week. #MyopiaAwarenessWeek #maw2023 #mykidsvision ... See MoreSee Less
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