Other low vision services
Watch the MDNZ Low Vision Services video here.
This video describes and demonstrates the many low vision optical aids available which can assist with everyday tasks around the home.
These organisations provide a range of low vision services and aids to help you
Blind Low Vision NZ
BLVNZ is a registered charity providing practical and emotional support for Kiwis who are blind or have low vision, helping them face the future with confidence and live a life without limits.
Phone
0800 24 33 33
Web
www.blindlowvisionnz.org.nz
Email
generalenquiries@blindlowvisionnz.org.nz
Sight Support Trust
Contact for peer support and information about interventions for the prevention and management of all age related eye disorders.
Phone
0800 55 55 77
Web
www.sightsupport.org.nz
Glaucoma NZ
Glaucoma NZ is a registered charity aiming to save sight and eliminate blindness from glaucoma in New Zealand.
Phone
0800 453 826
Web
www.glaucoma.org.nz
Email
info@glaucoma.org.nz
Humanware
Humanware provide a range of advanced electronic magnifiers, Braille products, and digital talking book players that help people with blindness and low vision achieve independence.
Phone
0508 22 55 73
Web
www.humanware.com/en-new_zealand
Email
sales@vahumanware.co.nz
Low Vision Services
Low Vision Consultant Optometrist specialises in helping people with low vision to manage their visual problems.
Phone
0800 555 546
Web
www.sightloss-services.com
Email
info@sightloss-services.com
Retina NZ
Retina NZ is a charitable organisation offering support and education to people with retinal degenerative diseases.
Phone
0800 569 849
Web
www.retina.org.nz
Email
admin@retina.org.nz
Vision Impairment Charitable Trust Aotearoa NZ, VICTA
Low vision rehabilitation. To facilitate the independence, integration and wellbeing of people disabled by visual impairment in NZ.
Phone
0800 206 620
Web
www.visualimpairment.org.nz
Email
enquiries@visualimpairment.org.nz
Eye Health Aotearoa
Eye Health Aotearoa is a collaboration of seven organisations who have come together to promote eye health and ensure all New Zealanders can access quality eye health care.
Phone
tba
Web
www.eyehealthaotearoa.org.nz
Email
secretariat@eyehealthaotearoa.co.nz
The following two overseas charitable organisations have comprehensive websites.
Macular Disease Foundation of Australia www.mdfoundation.com.au
Macular Disease Society of UK www.macularsociety.org