Love Your Eyes Symposiums: Confidence, clarity and connection
Glaucoma might be part of life, but there are ways to feel more in control. Across New Zealand, people are gaining the knowledge and support they need to manage their condition with more confidence. That’s what Love Your Eyes Symposiums are all about.
In recent months, events have taken place in Whangārei, the Hutt Valley and Auckland. These free gatherings bring communities together to hear from experts, ask questions and gain practical tips for living with glaucoma. Attendees often leave feeling better equipped and more at ease.
Each symposium is made possible through the generosity of charitable trusts that support equitable access to glaucoma education. In Whangārei, the LW Nelson Trust (managed by Public Trust) provided support. In the Hutt Valley, it was the ANZ Staff Foundation. In Auckland, the Dragon Community Trust made it possible to offer a fully Mandarin-language event, complete with tailored written resources. Cantonese materials are currently in development.
The Auckland event, delivered in partnership with Age Concern, welcomed 108 attendees and three expert speakers. Volunteers helped create a warm and welcoming environment for everyone who joined. It’s this spirit of generosity and shared purpose that brings each symposium to life.
One attendee in Whangārei shared: “This was excellent, even for a person like me who does not have glaucoma. It was so good to learn about how the parts of our eyes work, and to learn glaucoma is very different in each person.”
The next Love Your Eyes Symposium will be held in Rotorua, Saturday 18th October 2025, 10am-11:30am at Parksyde Community Centre, 7-9 Tarewa Place, Rotorua.
To find out when a symposium is planned in your region, sign up for the Glaucoma NZ monthly e-newsletter by emailing info@glaucoma.org.nz.