The earliest forms of surgical techniques were almost certainly related to trauma and injury; indeed, evidence of drilling into the skull (trephination) has been found dating back to 6500 BCE1. Couching, the earliest form of cataract surgery – whereby a sharp needle is pushed through the limbus to d
Dr Peter Hadden delves into the fascinating similarities and differences between avian and human eyes.
Cataract surgery has transformed significantly over the decades, becoming one of the most performed and highly successful surgical procedures worldwide. It carries a small risk of intraoperative and postoperative complications, often quoted at around 2–5%; this varies across centres, as highlighted
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a part of our daily lives – it's not just about predicting which movie you'll binge next, finding the fastest route home, or powering tools like ChatGPT. In our AI-driven world, where machine learning and algorithms have become familiar conveniences, there is a le
Evaluating an undifferentiated uveitis patient can be intimidating. Fortunately, modern imaging technologies can help
Corneal endothelial diseases have become one of the leading indications for corneal transplantation.
Glaucoma management has traditionally been focused on medical therapy as initial treatment with intensification until maximum tolerated medical therapy (MTMT) is reached. Often patients end up taking multiple eyedrops several times a day, which can sometimes lead to issues with side effects and adve
Glaucoma therapy-related ocular surface disease is common, requiring careful management and treatment options consideration.
Every year in Aotearoa New Zealand several hundred patients require a corneal transplant. This may be because their cornea is scarred, cloudy or too thin to allow good vision. While we await the invention of the fully fledged laboratory-grown cornea, our principal option to treat these patients is u
Across Aotearoa, Māori experience significant health inequities compared to non-Māori. Despite advancements in healthcare over the last century Māori continue to experience higher rates of morbidity a
Technological triumphs and evidence-based caution: essential components on the ophthalmologic odyssey
Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections, laser panretinal photocoagulation and intravitreal corticosteroid implants are clinically used to resolve diabetic macular oedema (DMO), the most common cause of vision loss in diabetic retinopathy (DR) patients.
