Focus on paediatrics: CXL, ROP and more
This article reviews advances in paediatric blepharokeratoconjunctivitis treatment, the cost-effectiveness of keratoconus screening and crosslinking
Dr Elizabeth Conner4 min read
Focus On Research
The impact of weight-loss drugs on eye health
Dr Arvind Gupta reviews the latest research on the ocular effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists
Dr Arvind Gupta5 min read
Anterior segment research review
Advanced imaging of corneal neovascularisation with a novel swept-source AS-OCTA system Lucchino L, Vaccaro S, Airaldi M, et al Br J Ophthalmol 2026;110:25–30 Review: OCT angiography has been used to
Dr Kieran OKane5 min read
Keratoconus research review – lessons for Aotearoa
Accelerated CXL versus accelerated contact-lens-assisted CXL treatment for progressive keratoconus – a three-year retrospective comparative follow-up
Drs Zung Mai and Akilesh Gokul5 min read
Paediatric ophthalmology research review February 2026
Esotropia caused by low-dose atropine for rapidly progressive myopia in a 15-year-old boy Aman S, Guyton DL JAAPOS 2025:29:104122 Review: In the current myopia pandemic, this case report caught my ey
Dr Julia Escardό-Paton5 min read
Rethinking access, fit and function in ocular prosthetics
The field of ocular prosthetics represents a unique intersection of surgical rehabilitation, prosthetic bioengineering and facial restoration. Historically, the loss of vision or an eye may have been viewed as the ‘end of the road’ from an ophthalmology and optometry perspective. However, this is ce
Dr Kathleeya Stang-Veldhouse5 min read
Vitreoretinal research review November 2025
Dr Moaz Alshaikhi reviews three retinal studies including one on a new sustained-release anti-VEGF treatment
Dr Moaz Alshaikhi5 min read
Oculoplastics 2025 update
Effects of upper eyelid blepharoplasty on perceived attractiveness, success and healthSönmez M, Solmaz I, Ertan EKorean J Ophthalmol. 2024 Aug 16;38(6):437–440 Review: A total of 210 observers (53.2%
Dr Sid Ogra5 min read
New topical treatment for CL discomfort
Assessing a novel topical selenium disulphide treatment for MGD
Professor Fiona Stapleton and Associate Professor Jacqueline Tan6 min read
Effects of periocular application of castor oil on the tear film
A single application to the periocular region significantly thickened the eye's lipid layer
Khusrav Bhajiwalla and Catherine Jennings4 min read
Retinas need healthy habits
Large study confirms people who lead healthier lifestyles tend to have better retinal neurovascular health
Staff reporters2 min read
Local research contributions guiding clinical practice in DED
Research-based insights into predictive signs, clinical tests and global practice patterns for dry eye disease
Dr Kalika Bandamwar5 min read