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A new presbyopia-correcting implantable collamer lens (ICL), EVO Viva, is now available in New Zealand for certified
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The Atelier by Woodys collection features handcrafted frames with sculpted volumes, precise milling, and bold colour combinations. Model Balance, in Italian acetate, stands out with its double-laminated front, geometric shapes, and customised OBE five-axis hinges.
16 Jul 2026
Helios expands with Elixir integration
Helios, oDocs Eye Care’s app for patient-ophthalmologist communication, has updated with a refreshed UI and integration with Elixir, New
11 Jul 2026
From gorillas to codfish: an extraordinary second practice
Paediatric ophthalmologist Dr Jan-Tjeerd de Faber shared stories from his parallel career as a zoo ophthalmic consultant, performing cataract surgery on
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NZAO scholarships advancing eye health research
NZAO scholarships support PhD research by Sachi Rathod (school vision screening, photoscreeners), Jordan Cooper (MGD, blinking
10 Jul 2026
AI chart reader analyses data and answers queries
US researchers developed ChartNet, an open-source dataset, to improve AI models' interpretation of charts. Models trained with ChartNet showed improved chart
10 Jul 2026
Post-pandemic teen cosmetic eye injuries surge
Cosmetic-related eye injuries among US teenagers surged 900% between 2020 and 2024, according to Brown University research
9 Jul 2026
Professor Dame Helen celebrated in style
Eye Institute hosted a reception to celebrate Professor Dame Helen Danesh-Meyer's damehood
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The DO’s role in myopia management success
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Professor Dame Helen celebrated in style
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Coalition warns of risks to public ophthalmology training
Kaitiaki Hauora warns that increasing privatisation of public healthcare, particularly ophthalmology services, risks undermining the training of future specialists and the sustainability of the
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Coalition warns of risks to public ophthalmology training
Kaitiaki Hauora warns that increasing privatisation of public healthcare, particularly ophthalmology services, risks undermining the training of future specialists and the sustainability of the
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