Strabismus research review November 2024
Associations of strabismus surgery timing in childhood with mental health: a retrospective cohort study
Dr Cheefoong Chong5 min read
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Associations of strabismus surgery timing in childhood with mental health: a retrospective cohort study
Despite the promise of an additional 3,500 cataract surgeries in the 18 months from July 2023, NZ's cataract waitlist has grown by 696 patients.
Auckland’s recent ophthalmology hui, led by Dr Justin Mora for the Australian and New Zealand Eye Foundation (ANZEF), was hailed a success by both organisers and its Māori and Pasifika med school part
Since herpes zoster (HZ) infections can cause permanent vision loss, eyecare professionals should make it a priority to talk to patients aged over 50 years about the importance of preventing shingles through vaccination, said Dr Rachael Niederer, an ophthalmologist and senior lecturer at Auckland Un
Retina Specialists’ winter educational evening for optometrists had both genes and gems on the menu.
A 74-year-old insulin-dependent diabetic went for his diabetic retinal screening (DRS) last year but was told his retina could not be seen due to cataracts. They advised him to go to the eye clinic to arrange surgery.
Given a clear trot, I shall be 83 this year. Apart from 'seeing' the difference between bright light and black, I'm now a 'total blindy’, which brings on the need for a bit of reflection.
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
Steinert’s Cataract Surgery is an excellent 530-page hardback textbook pioneered by the late Professor Roger Steinert. This edition is edited by Professor Sumit Garg and Dr Douglas Koch, both doyens in the field of cataract surgery. The editors have assembled an extensive group of expert contributor
As I stepped off the plane onto the sun-kissed shores of Hamilton Island for the 2024 meeting of the Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (AUSCRS), I couldn’t help but feel a blend of excitement and mild dread. After all, I was about to immerse myself in a whirlwind of cutting-ed
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus recurrence: risk factors and long-term clinical outcomes
What is expected to be permanent Pharmac funding of Ilevro, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drop for post-cataract surgery patients, has been welcomed by New Zealand eyecare professionals.