LINKS: https://nzoptics.co.nz/articles/archive/red-light-therapy-for-myopia-control/In response to a young patient of Chinese ethnicity developing temporary vision loss and recoverable retinal damage
A sunny spring morning welcomed us to Hagley Oval cricket ground for a full day of academic presentations curated by Drs Oliver Comyn and Liz Conner for Save Sight Society’s annual conference. A multitude of excellent speakers, outstanding weather, generous sponsorship and an overindulgence in cream
Over three days, more than 3,500 attendees, 80-plus speakers and 90-plus trade exhibitors and presentations meant O=Mega23 and the fourth and Downunder debut of the World Council of Optometry (WCO) conference and fair added up to quite a spectacle! Originally planned for 2021 but delayed due to a ce
True to form, Silmo Paris 2023 was a showcase of the latest trends and cutting-edge advancements in eyewear design, sustainability and technology, as well as a providing a great platform for networking, discovery and industry collaboration.
Dipping my toes into The Optical Metaverse nudged my thoughts towards the potential for virtual reality and augmented reality to enhance everything in eyecare from education to marketing, writes Renee Lunder
For years, Orthokeratology Society of Oceania (OSO) conferences have enjoyed a reputation for being scientific and cutting edge, yet still embracing an exciting and unique social element where sometimes the best take-home clinical pearls are gleaned over an evening beverage. So, after a half-decade
In the modern world, where the sum of mankind’s knowledge is at our fingertips, our customers have never been better informed. I like to do my research before making any big purchase and I can find everything I need to know from the comfort of my home. Our customers do the same – turning up to their
Historically, patients with rare inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) were told there was no treatment to stop them from losing their vision. But this is changing. In 2017, the world’s first ocular gene therapy treatment, Luxturna (voretigene neparvovec-rzyl), was approved by the US Food and Drug Admin
Unveiled at O=Mega23, Toku Eyes’ new artificial intelligence (AI)-based software reveals patients’ ‘BioAge’, based on their cardiovascular health via a retinal scan.
Celebrating the life and myriad achievements of ophthalmologist and glaucoma-treatment pioneer Professor Anthony Molteno, his former colleagues and family said he lived by the mottos of “Cure sometimes, alleviate often, comfort always” and “KISS” (keep it simple, stupid).
As the different political parties vie for our vote as we write this, we can’t stress enough how important it is for eyecare professionals in Aotearoa New Zealand to work together to maintain and increase pressure on whoever’s in government and leading our health service to ensure timely and afforda
From my point of view (excuse the pun) it’s getting tougher to write new stuff. My physical world is pretty much limited by tired bits and pieces these days, so imagination supplies the more interesting slices of my daily doings.