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The third congress of the Asia-Pacific Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Society (APSPOS) was held in Brisbane from 29 June to 1 July. The theme, ‘Inspiring collaboration’, was clear from the start as it was held in conjunction with annual meetings of the Australian and New Zealand Strabismus
A group of researchers associated with the Blind and Vision Education Network of New Zealand (BLENNZ), including myself, Dr Shuan Dai and Hadyn Treanor, undertook a study to assess the visual benefits of tinted and clear contact lenses (CLs) in akonga (students) with albinism. The aim was to assess
Anecdotally myopia and near work have long been connected, with wearing glasses linked to lots of studying or a love of reading. Today, this has led to changing environmental factors garnering a lot more attention given the rapid increase in the prevalence of myopia, particularly in certain ethnic a
Allergic conjunctivitis is a common condition affecting approximately 30 to 40% of the population, depending on location.1-3 In the last decade there have been reports of significant increases in all
Glasses will remain a central aspect for the correction and management of myopic refractive error. They are well tolerated, easy to fit and minimally invasive. They are often the first option prescribed, particularly for young children. They are required as a back-up option in those who wear contac
Dr Samantha Simkin reports on a thoroughly nice SOE congress in Nice…The 2019 Congress of the European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) opened in the beautiful French seaside resort of Nice. With
The term albinism is derived from the Latin word albus for white. Although the first scientific report of albinism was by Sir Archibald Garrod in 1908, albinism has been reported in Africa for over
Side effects and debates was the promise of this year’s Ocular Therapeutics Conference and it most certainly delivered.
The Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology’s 34th Congress was held in the beautiful city of Bangkok, against a backdrop of gorgeous temples juxtaposed with modern architecture mirroring this year’s APAO theme of the sciences and arts of ophthalmology.
The 2018 Save Sight Society conference opened with a hustle and bustle of registration as more than 100 attendees, including ophthalmologists, optometrists and ophthalmic nurses, had made the trip to Nelson tempted by the conference theme, Challenging Eye Care: Beyond Major Urban Centres.
The stunning expanse of Western Australia was visible from the plane window as we descended into the tranquil city of Perth at the end of October to join the delegates of the 49th Annual Scientific Congress of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO). We convened at