The first cosmetic surgery boom in the new millennium came in the early 2000s, along with reality TV shows promising people they could look ‘10 years younger in 10 days’. In some cases, ‘looking 10 times weirder’ may have been more appropriate, but there’s no doubt that both surgical and non-surgica
Eyelid warming is a fundamental feature of many therapies that help restore homeostasis in meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). Heat melts otherwise inspissated oils and encourages outflow of meibum onto the lid margin to augment and stabilise the tear film lipid layer.
The New Zealand Optical Wholesalers Association (NZOWA) includes around 30 independent wholesalers who supply everything our industry needs, from ophthalmic equipment and laboratory services to spectacle frames and contact lens products. When I think of NZOWA, I think of conferences and trade displa
After a three-year gap, the Neuro-Ophthalmology Society of Australia (NOSA) held its 36th clinical and scientific meeting in June 2022 in Canberra. Speakers from neuro-ophthalmology, neurology and even optometry backgrounds presented their research to in-person attendees and virtually. The conferenc
This was the first International Orthoptics Association (IOA) annual congress to be held entirely virtually. Although it was a shame not to be able to attend in person, the lack of accommodation and transport costs made it much more accessible as an online event, especially to poorly paid hospital o
The British Contact Lens Association’s (BCLA) recently published contact lens evidence-based academic report (CLEAR) summarised current research, revised terminology and risk factors for contact lens wearers. Eleisha Dudson, president of the Cornea & Contact Lens Society (CCLS) New Zealand descr
Across high-income countries, cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures, improving vision and quality of life, slowing rates of cognitive decline and reducing risk of falls, hip fractures and road-traffic injuries. Conversely, under-treatment results in negative econ
Across high-income countries, cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures, improving vision and quality of life, slowing rates of cognitive decline and reducing risk of falls, hip fractures and road-traffic injuries. Conversely, under-treatment results in negative econ
Our inherited retinal disease (IRD) research team needs your input to help us identify educational content relating to ocular genetics and gene therapy that would be beneficial for optometrists and ophthalmologists in Australia and New Zealand.
ZEISS PhotoFusion X is the new and improved generation of photochromic lenses based on an entirely new photochromic system. With this relaunch, transition speed is significantly improved. In addition, comprehensive blue-light protection both in- and outdoors is provided by a new base lens material.
Safety and efficacy of AGN-190584 in individuals with presbyopia: The Gemini 1 phase 3 randomised clinical trialDr George Waring IV et al
Congenital cataract typically presents in infancy with variable lens opacities that block the normal red reflex (Fig 1). It can be associated with other ocular and systemic abnormalities. There may be a family history of cataract and the inherited forms are typically autosomal dominant. Diagnosing t