Matthews joins IOG
The Independent Optometry Group (IOG) has welcomed Matthews Eyewear Eyecare into the fold, increasing its shareholding membership from 53 to 70 practices nationwide.
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The Independent Optometry Group (IOG) has welcomed Matthews Eyewear Eyecare into the fold, increasing its shareholding membership from 53 to 70 practices nationwide.
Retina Specialists’ first seminar since Dr Leo Sheck joined the team was a fascinating, interactive discussion of retinal pathologies. These real case studies clearly demonstrated how far from black and white diagnosis and treatment decisions can often be.
Results from a new study show overwhelming support for artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the poor rates of diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening in New Zealand and significantly reduce the number of people with diabetes going blind unnecessarily.
Counties Manukau ophthalmologist Dr Jim Stewart has made a heartfelt plea for shorter referrals from optometrists for their glaucoma patients.
The University of Auckland’s 2021 Excellence in Ophthalmology and Vision Research awards evening was a celebratory affair, especially given the cancellation of last year’s awards due to Covid and the muted event the year prior in the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks.
Northland nurse practitioner Fiona Bamforth is the first ophthalmic nurse in New Zealand to perform YAG laser capsulotomy and peripheral iridotomy and is calling on more nurses to take the plunge and do laser.
Following the launch of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists’ (RANZCO’s) Sustainability Charter towards the end of last year, the college has established a Sustainability Committee to bring about change.
Trainee ophthalmologists in Australia would recommend their profession to other doctors, but bullying and long work hours still need to be addressed, according to the Medical Board of Australia’s 2020 Medical Training Survey (MTS).
Unveiling plans for a University of Auckland-led national study on ocular melanocytic lesions, CCLSNZ conference presenter Dr Joevy Lim said the results could have huge potential for better diagnosis, referral and treatment of ocular cancer in Aotearoa.
Kiwi optometrists are being asked to sign-up to the new Save Sight Keratoconus Registry (SSKR) optometry module.
After the turbulent times of 2020, causing the postponement of the 2020 RANZCO NZ Branch Annual Scientific Meeting to 19-20 March this year, the NZ Branch executive is determined the 2021 meeting will proceed regardless of Covid-19 alert levels. To achieve this, a hybrid meeting system has been adop
The post-lockdown novelty of rubbing shoulders with colleagues showed no signs of abating at Eye Surgery Associates’ postponed seminar and dinner evening at the end of last year. A celebratory air infused the private dining room at Auckland’s Tamaki Yacht Club, boosted by a glorious summer evening v