The good that people can do
What gives a life purpose? Nearly four decades ago, in Lower Moutere, my friend Hazel Nash decided to put the orchard land she was living on to another use. She had an outdoor education centre in mi
David Slack4 min read
Ophthalmology Comment
Contact lens discomfort – a persistent challenge
Despite continual efforts towards improving contact lens materials, design and lens care solutions, contact lens discomfort still limits the success of contact lens wear often resulting in contact lens dropout.
Dr Kalika Bandamwar3 min read
An eyeful of stars – St George’s Eyecare and EyeAm’s Matariki teaching evening
St George’s Eyecare and EyeAm held their inaugural Matariki educational evening to acknowledge the Māori new year.
Dr Ainsley Morris3 min read
An eye on understanding our lifestyle choices
Recognising that everyday activities and exposures risk unintended consequences on the ocular surface was the driver behind the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society’s (TFOS’) latest workshop.
Professor Jennifer Craig and Dr Kalika Bandamwar on behalf of the TFOS Lifestyle Workshop membership12 min read
When in Rome… for the World Glaucoma Congress
The 10th World Glaucoma Congress (WGC) in Rome was the largest yet, with 3,000 attendees and 1,000 abstracts accepted.
Dr Mark Donaldson8 min read
Dry eye research subjects needed!
The Ocular Surface Laboratory’s team of clinician scientists at the University of Auckland is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through developing a better understanding of ocular surface and
Staff reporters1 min read
The perils of corridor consultations
“Could you just take a look at Elizabeth*?” asked the clinic nurse, “She’s got a funny eye.”
Dr Oliver Comyn3 min read
Protecting little eyes: the importance of kids’ sunglasses
As an orthoptist with a love of the outdoors and a passion for eyecare, I've always been aware of the importance of protecting our eyes from the sun's harmful rays. But it wasn't until the early days
Maddy Scavone4 min read
Book review: Kanski’s Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology
A 941-page hardback, the original Kanski’s Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach is not exactly handy for everyday use in clinic. Enter Kanski’s Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology, the much smaller paperback iteration.
Reviewed by Dr Sue Ormonde3 min read
Beware the cap wearer!
A 46-year-old male came for his first ever eye examination after noticing a patch of his left superior vision was missing and his vision was more blurry than normal. He reported no headaches, floaters or flashes and his eyes were otherwise comfortable. History included his maternal grandmother going
Angela Garner3 min read
Visual function and anomalies research review
Evan Brown reviews the latest visual function and anomalies research.
Evan Brown7 min read