Spring and summer bring more time outdoors, in the water and on the bike, a long school holiday and a new school year. Here is what is worth thinking about, in calendar order, with where to read more.
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Send a messageUV still reaches your eyes on cloudy days. Sunglasses should carry a label showing they block 95–100% of UV — how dark the lenses are tells you nothing about protection. Close-fitting and wraparound styles let in less light around the edges, and a wide-brimmed hat helps too. UV damage is cumulative, so it is worth getting children into the habit early.
Ortho-K lenses are worn overnight and taken out in the morning, so there are no glasses or daytime contact lenses to fog, slip or lose during sport, swimming or surfing. Most patients reach functional vision within one to two weeks, with best results typically after two to four weeks of nightly wear — so starting in spring leaves time to settle in. An assessment confirms whether Ortho-K suits your eyes; children as young as six can be fitted.
Ask us about thisEveryday glasses can slip, fog or let the sun in on a long ride. Prescription cycling sunglasses put your prescription into a frame made to fit securely with a helmet, with lens choices such as tinted, polarised or photochromic, and options such as clip-in inserts and flip-ups.
Ask us about thisOff-the-shelf goggles have no prescription, and underwater everything already looks closer than it is. We make prescription swim goggles and dive masks, including for very high prescriptions. Fit matters as much as the lenses: goggles need to seal without squeezing, and a dive mask is best tried on.
Ask us about thisOur lenses are made by HOYA, and every pair comes with HOYA’s VP antireflective coating as standard. Browse the frame range, and see what a pair of glasses costs before you come in.
Ask us about thisChristmas Day is Friday 25 December and Boxing Day is observed on Monday 28 December. New Year’s Day is Friday 1 January 2027, and the day after New Year’s Day is observed on Monday 4 January. If you are planning an appointment around the break, call us on 09-475 5548 to check availability.
Dates: govt.nz — public holidays and anniversary daysDry eye disease is a chronic condition: the tear film is poor quality, or there is not enough of it, causing sore, red eyes and blurred vision. Artificial tears ease the symptoms but do not fix the cause. A comprehensive dry eye evaluation identifies which type you have, so any treatment is matched to it.
Ask us about thisResearch has not settled whether digital devices cause myopia, but reading too close, long screen sessions without breaks and too little time outdoors are all factors we look at. If your child’s distance vision is getting worse, myopia control options — including Ortho-K and specialised spectacle lenses — are designed to slow its progression.
Ask us about thisTerm 1 2027 starts between Thursday 28 January and Wednesday 3 February, depending on the school. Children often cannot tell you their vision has changed; eye rubbing, squinting, trouble focusing and difficulty with schoolwork are all reasons to book. In-school vision screening is a basic check, not a comprehensive eye exam.
Ask us about thisDates: Ministry of Education — school terms and holidaysFrom the official government pages linked beside each date.
| Date | What | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 26 October 2026 | Labour Day | govt.nz |
| No later than Friday 18 December 2026 | Term 4 ends | education.govt.nz |
| No later than Saturday 19 December 2026 | Summer school holidays start, running for 5 or 6 weeks | education.govt.nz |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Christmas Day | employment.govt.nz |
| Monday 28 December 2026 | Boxing Day (Saturday 26 December), observed | employment.govt.nz |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | New Year’s Day | govt.nz |
| Monday 4 January 2027 | Day after New Year’s Day (Saturday 2 January), observed | govt.nz |
| Between Thursday 28 January and Wednesday 3 February 2027 | Term 1 starts (each school sets its own start date) | education.govt.nz |
| Monday 1 February 2027 | Auckland Anniversary Day, observed | govt.nz |
| Monday 8 February 2027 | Waitangi Day (Saturday 6 February), observed | govt.nz |
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