A New Zealand study has been launched to establish the safety and efficacy of rapid treatment extension of Avastin (bevacizumab), the first-line anti-VEGF agent for neovascular age-related macular
In May, the Eyes and Eyelids docs left behind a wet and wild Auckland for the wet and wild, but somewhat warmer Cook Islands. Dr Paul Rosser has made this journey 28 times over 30 years, becoming an honorary Cook Islander in the process. This is my 19th trip, after my first visit as a baby-faced reg
I've fallen into a bit of a rut lately, with recent developments on the visual front forcing a re-think about my grandson Sam's advice to take things more seriously. Up to this point I've never felt the urge to be an 'investigative' blindy; there's too much stuff out there and it keeps getting updat
Mrs D, an independent 83-year-old who’s very active in church activities and several committees, complained of frustration with her optometrist for not getting her reading prescription right. She loves reading and crosswords but was struggling to do either, see food on her plate, prices and directio
I just read the May 2023 edition and loved the article from Siu-Yin Shing (Dispensing Matters, p42) regarding the dispensing of children’s glasses. Thanks for putting this in –we orthoptists and hospital practitioners deal with poorly fitting children’s frames on a daily basis.
Technology infiltrates just about every part of our lives. While too much can have negative consequences, particularly on the eyes, tech also holds the power to transform how we work and play for the better. When it comes to your optometry business, the right technology can not only enhance your wor
Have you ever considered what it takes to set up a brand-new hospital? What about restarting an ophthalmology programme in a post-Covid world? How about doing both on a ship? Ella Hawthorne boarded the Global Mercy, the world’s largest seafaring civilian hospital, to help do just that. Here she shar
With perfect seminar weather blustering outside, Re:Vision’s co-management conference got underway following a hearty breakfast, with doughnuts!
Dr Riyaz Bhikoo reviews the latest in retinal research and uveal melanoma
Corneal transplantation is indicated when corneal disease or injury results in the loss of shape (keratoconus) or clarity of the cornea, usually due to oedema, scarring or protein/lipid deposition. The trends and indications for corneal grafts in New Zealand have changed dramatically over the last 3
“Flight NZ29 is ready to board at Gate 4…” I’m in transit in Houston Airport, returning from my first in-person attendance in four years at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology conference (ARVO). As I mentally prepare for the 14.5 hours aboard my waka rererangi, I reflect on what
New Zealand’s healthcare providers are over-prescribing opioids to patients post-surgery, potentially fuelling addiction, a new study has found.