Patterns in refractive error and treatment delay in keratoconus – an Australian study Bobba et al PloS one, 1932-6203,2024 Jan 11, Vol19. Issue 1 Review: This study provides valuable insights into
Seeking to improve engagement and co-management of patients, Counties Manukau SuperClinic hosted an inaugural optometry open evening. Inspired by private practices’ CPD evenings, Counties optometris
Dr Oliver Comyn, chair of New Zealand’s Save Sight Society, is hoping more optometrists will join their ophthalmology and nursing colleagues at this year’s Save Sight Society meeting in Wellington.
Many workers in industries such as healthcare, trades and services, retail, hospitality and sales, require uniforms. But when it comes to workwear trends, there’s a growing emphasis on comfort and personal style. In hybrid environments, some adopt more casual clothing that reflects their individuali
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A mobile air-sterilisation unit which allows cataract surgery to be performed in an office will help relieve some of the pressure on New Zealand’s hospitals, said supplier Medix21’s Camille Furnandiz.
ODOB's stance on the use of 'Dr' differs to that of the Dental Council, adding to a growing list of concerns about the board by some members of the optometry profession, opines Robert Ng.
Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections, laser panretinal photocoagulation and intravitreal corticosteroid implants are clinically used to resolve diabetic macular oedema (DMO), the most common cause of vision loss in diabetic retinopathy (DR) patients.
Real-world safety and effectiveness of voretigene neparvovec: results up to two years from the prospective, registry-based Perceive study Fischer M, et al Biomolecules. 2024 Jan 17;14(1):122. Review
A scorching midweek ANZCS meeting took place at the stunning Sheraton Hotel with a two-day programme packed with innovation, discussion and expertise.
It was a pleasure to review Therapeutic Targets for Diabetic Retinopathy: A Translational Approach (first edition). Authored by Professor Weiye Li and Associate Professor Jingfa Zhang, the textbook has 10 chapters and presents an ophthalmic basic science summary of diabetic retinopathy from the voic
Since 2018, Trevor Plumbly has penned humorous and heartwarming insights for NZ Optics on how retinitis pigmentosa (RP) has impacted his life. Although he says he’s no fan of the term ‘journey’, his h
