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​Diabetic retinopathy occurs in people with diabetes when there is damage to the retina, the light-sensitive lining at the back of the eye.

Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is the term for the cluster of symptoms like sore eyes, blurred vision and fatigue that this may cause.

People with colour vision deficiency are unable to see colours the same way that most people do.

A cataract is a clouding of the eye's natural lens, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. Cataracts are a common eye condition which causes vision to deteriorate in older people.

Clear vision is essential for work, study and daily life. At Matthews Eyecare Tauranga we assess and manage common refractive conditions - myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism - to help you see comfortably and safely.

Amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye,” is a visual development disorder in which one eye develops reduced vision because the eye and brain are not working together properly.

Cataracts are a common age-related condition where the eye’s natural lens becomes cloudy, reducing vision much like frosted glass. At Matthews Eyecare Tauranga we see cataracts frequently in older adults, and early detection helps preserve quality of life and visual independence. Many people consider poor vision an inevitable fact of aging, but cataract surgery is a simple, relatively painless procedure and is very successful in restoring vision. What is a cataract? The lens

What is myopia? Myopia is blurry long-distance vision, often called “short-sighted’’ or “near-sighted”. A person with myopia can see clearly up close – when reading a book or looking at a phone – but words and objects look fuzzy on a blackboard, on television or when driving. But a pair of glasses aren't the whole story. Myopia (often called short sightedness) is an eye health issue that every parent should be aware of but may not know about. Myopia is rapidly becoming a ser