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The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) has released a new message to practitioners, sharing some guidance from the Ministry of Health (MoH) following the changes to the mandatory
Dr Pratik Chandra, a recent medical graduate from the University of Otago, has been awarded the 2021 Gordon Sanderson Scholarship to investigate the benefits of patient education to improve glaucoma therapy adherence.
World Chess unveiled its first ever official sunglasses in time for the 2021 International Chess Federation World Chess Championship match in Dubai.
Contrary to the view that myopia stabilises at around age 15-16, a new Australian-based study has found it can develop and progress in more than a third of adults as well.
Dr Tracey Wong, a medical retina, visual electrophysiology and cataract surgery subspecialist, has joined Eye Surgery Associates (ESA). “Due to the continued growth and development of the practice, we
Previewed at Silmo 2021 in Paris, award-winning London brand Zoobug has launched a new colourful collection of acetate models for active kids. Senior eyewear designer Stéphane Emeric said the collection is created specifically for small, growing faces. “The eight new acetate frames are lightweight,
A report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology has concluded that extraocular muscle injection of botulinum toxin (BTXA) in children and adults achieves motor alignment comparable with that achieved after eye muscle surgery for nonparalytic, nonrestrictive horizontal strabismus.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Byooviz (ranibizumab-nuna), the first generic to receive approval for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), macular oedema associated with retinal vein occlusion and myopic choroidal neovascularisation. A generic
The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board’s (ODOB’s) certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) requirement has been extended by 12 months to 1 April 2023, due to the impact of Covid-19.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) has launched a new professional development framework prompted by revised requirements from the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and the Medical Board of Australia (MBA). Known as recertification in New Zealand and Contin
The 15th annual Practice Managers’ Congress will be held virtually from the 26 to 28 February 2022, concurrent with RANZCO’s 52nd scientific congress (now also virtual).
Due to ongoing uncertainties with Covid-19, Orthoptics Australia (OA) is also hosting its 77th annual conference virtually, delivered in a shorter weekend format from 26-27 February 2022.