Striving for equity in eye heath
He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata he tangata he tangata. What is the most important thing in this world? It is people, it is people, it is people.
Isaac Samuels3 min read
Ophthalmology Comment
BOOK REVIEW: Pickwell’s Binocular Vision Anomalies, sixth edition
The first and second editions of this textbook were written by Professor David Pickwell, who specialised in binocular vision and ocular anatomy and physiology and was one of the first professors of
Reviewed by Kathryn Sands3 min read
Effects of commercial eyelid cleansers on the ocular surface
Ocular demodex infestation is recognised to be an important cause of chronic blepharitis1 and a number of commercial anti-demodectic eyelid formulations are currently available2. However, to date, limited studies have investigated the safety and tolerability of these commercial anti-demodectic eyeli
Professor Jennifer Craig and Dr Michael Wang2 min read
Developing a more effective eye drop for DED
It is well recognised that tear film lipid layer instability is one of the hallmarks of evaporative dry eye disease (DED), yet most artificial tears are water-based and thus do little to replenish the disrupted lipid layer.
Associate Professor Ilva Rupenthal3 min read
An eye on autism
The job of the optics industry is to support those with visual impairment and prevent others from developing it, but for patients who are neurodiverse, such as those with autism spectrum disorder, more has to be done to meet their needs
Jai Breitnauer6 min read
Amniotic membrane in optometry practice for dry eye patients?
Amniotic membrane (amnion) is the innermost layer of the amniotic sac, which surrounds the baby during pregnancy1. Amniotic membrane has been considered an adjunctive treatment for ocular surface conditions since the 1990s2, historically dependent on a surgical setting because sutures or glue were r
Professor James Wolffsohn and and Sònia Travé Huarte in collaboration with NuVision5 min read
Is your workplace mentally healthy?
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, contributing significantly to the wellbeing and prosperity of New Zealanders. Smaller workplaces employ a huge portion of Aotearoa's 2.3 million workers and play a critical role in supporting positive workplace mental health. Over a third of New Zeal
Hugh Norriss4 min read
Adapting to the new ocular surface research landscape
The BCLA virtual conference was a breath of fresh air. Organisers took a arranged four back-to-back sessions over a 30-hour period, giving members from across the world the benefit of 'live' sessions.
Professor Jennifer Craig8 min read
WGC 2021: Glaucoma pearls, from the spare room
My wife and I had it all worked out after the last World Glaucoma Congress (WGC) in Melbourne in 2019 – we would import my parents again to boy-sit while we fly to Osaka. There, she would take in the Japanese culinary and cultural delights and I would immerse myself in the latest and greatest in the
Dr Graham Reeves6 min read
Dry eye disease research review
Self-reported symptoms of mask-associated dry eye
Dr Stuti Misra6 min read
NACBO 2021: Doing it for the kids
In July, more than 120 optometrists and vision therapists from Australasia and beyond gathered online for three days of thought-provoking presentations at the National Conference of the Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists (NACBO).
Evan Brown4 min read
SCC 2021: Come join the waka
Insights into Māori traditions, cultural practice and business values were delightfully served up with a healthy side of primary angle closure at Specsavers’ SCC 2021 live event at the Sofitel Hotel in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour.
Susanne Bradley4 min read