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Eye Surgery Associates ophthalmologists Drs Hussain Patel and Monika Pradhan are now offering their subspecialist skills in glaucoma, medical and surgical retina, cataract and general ophthalmology at Re:Vision in Mt Wellington, Auckland as visiting consultants.
The regional optical fair battle reached a head at the end of last year with O=MEGA19 - replacing the biennial Optical Distributors & Manufacturers Association of Australia (ODMA) fair - issuing statements promoting its achievements and speaker list and Silmo Sydney, run by ODMA’s former event organ
University of Auckland Associate Professor Jennifer Craig was awarded a Life Fellowship of the College of Optometrists (UK) for her contribution to the development of the profession through teaching and education, especially in the area of ocular surface disease.
The first clinical trial of a stem cell-based therapy for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in humans could soon be reality, after US researchers used patient-specific stem cell-based therapyTo
A Chinese hospital has begun offering free consultations using artificial-intelligence (AI) cameras to detect ocular fundus diseases, which are a major cause of blindness, according to Chinese news
Specsavers has teamed up with Marc Jacobs to offer a new eyewear collection designed by the iconic fashion pioneer. The contemporary collection consists of 26 optical and six prescription sunglass styles, featuring bold acetate models with high-contrasting colour combinations and ultra-slim silver m
The New Zealand branch of RANZCO will be holding its annual scientific meeting 2019 at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 May, with welcome drinks for those who can make it on the evening of Thursday 9 May.
The RANZCO 2018 Graduation and Awards Ceremony and President’s Reception was led by Associate Professor Mark Daniell, performing his last duties as outgoing RANZCO president before handing the reins to Dr Heather Mack, RANZCO’s first female president, at the RANZCO dinner.
Biomechanical engineer and R&D medical device technology specialist, Dave Walker has joined the J&J Vision surgical team as a product manager.
Toomac Ophthalmic has taken over the agency for all Bausch + Lomb’s surgical portfolio. Previously Toomac distributed B+L’s synergetic products, while its surgical products were sold by Radiant Health.
Recognising the importance of early intervention, Allergan ANZ invited delegates at the 2018 RANZCO Scientific Congress to witness its agreement to give Glaucoma Australia A$300,000 over three years to help eliminate blindness from glaucoma.
Brian Naylor, optometrist and director of Visique Naylor Palmer Optometrists, has been appointed to the Independent Optometry Group’s (IOG’s) board.
