Myopia is the most common ocular problem internationally and prevalence is increasing. Research suggests myopia currently affects 23% of the world population, with estimates of 49% affected by 2050. The World Health Organisation identifies myopia within its top five priority eye diseases. Increasing
Dr Duke Mataka is the sole ophthalmologist employed in Tonga. Since January 2019, he has been working full-time across the country's 108,000 population, having recently completed his surgical ophthalmic training at the Pacific Eye Institute (PEI) in Fiji.
Four Points by Sheraton was full to capacity with Auckland optometrists braving torrential rain to pick up clinical tips and enjoy a delicious selection of food and drinks while catching up with colleagues at the latest Eye Institute seminar.
We may mock our Australian neighbours, especially when it comes to cricket and sandpaper, but their ophthalmic nurses sure know how to put on a conference. Saturday 14 September in Melbourne was the 2019 Australian Ophthalmic Nurses Association Victoria Inc (AONAVIC) state conference, which includes
Glasses will remain a central aspect for the correction and management of myopic refractive error. They are well tolerated, easy to fit and minimally invasive. They are often the first option prescribed, particularly for young children. They are required as a back-up option in those who wear contac
The gig economy has seen the introduction of a widescale labour market characterised by short-term contracts or freelance work (as opposed to permanent jobs). Instead of a regular wage, workers in the gig economy get paid for the ‘gigs’ they do, such as food delivery or transportation (eg. Uber and
The eighth Specsavers Clinical Conference (SCC8) at Melbourne Convention Centre in September had a clear focus on better diagnosis of the main eye diseases - glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration - to enable earlier and thus better treatment.
Despite major advances in phacoemulsification cataract surgery over the last 25 years, complications still occur, albeit at a relatively low rate. The Auckland Cataract Studies (ACS 2000-2020), led by McGhee et al, commenced with the appointment of the first anterior segment clinical research fellow
Primary selective laser trabeculoplasty for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension: Clinical outcomes, predictors of success and safety from lasers in glaucoma and OHT (LiGHT) trial Garg Am, Vick
“Blue light damages your eyes,” trumpets the media. Overnight Instagram influencers dazzle in impossibly gorgeous selfies in impossibly magnificent locations, wearing blue light filtering glasses.
The annual New Zealand Save Sight Society Conference was held in the country’s capital on one of its finest days this August. As always, the meeting was packed with outstanding local speakers and an intrigued audience of ophthalmologists, optometrists, ophthalmic nurses, technicians and students.
The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) is reviewing the best ways to implement scope change for hospital-based optometrists where it is needed.