Lasers, eclipses and other photic retinopathy risks
Photic retinopathy, first described in the 17th century, requires careful history and examination for an accurate diagnosis.
Dr Arvind Gupta and Kenny Wu7 min read
Ophthalmology Comment
Strabismus research review November 2024
Associations of strabismus surgery timing in childhood with mental health: a retrospective cohort study
Dr Cheefoong Chong5 min read
Cataract waitlist grows, despite CPAC rethink
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.
Drew Jones4 min read
Paving the way for tomorrow’s Māori ophthalmologists
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
Drew Jones4 min read
Shingles: a crucial conversation for the over-50s
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
Susie Hill3 min read
Genes and gems with Retina Specialists
Retina Specialists’ winter educational evening for optometrists had both genes and gems on the menu.
Naomi Meltzer7 min read
A patient’s arduous journey to cataract surgery
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.
Naomi Meltzer5 min read
The nothing that is not there…
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.
Trevor Plumbly5 min read
Glaucoma – improving control with stents, trabs, and tubes
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
Dr Hussain Patel9 min read
Book review: Steinert's Cataract Surgery, 4th edition
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
Reviewed by Professor Charles McGhee3 min read
Desert I-land AUSCRS castaways
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
Dr Ben LaHood9 min read
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus, uveitic glaucoma, and more
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus recurrence: risk factors and long-term clinical outcomes
Drs Lucy Lu and Joseph Kam4 min read