1200 Special Olympic athletes assembled in Wellington from 26 November to 1 December 2017 to compete in their respective sports at the National Summer Games (NSG). Since 2001, the New Zealand Opening
Efficacy, safety and risk factors for failure of Xen Gel Microstent implantation versus standalone trabeculectomy; Glaucomatous optic neuropathy associated with nocturnal dip in blood pressure; Variation in IOP and the risk of developing OAG: The Los Angeles Latino Eye Study
Cysts of the iris pigment epithelium - What is new and interesting? Jerry A. Shields, MD and Carol L. Shields, MD
What every eyecare practitioner should know about visual-perceptual processing problems. In the world of optics, what an individual sees is of utmost importance and eye care professionals are impeccably trained to recognise and treat dysfunctions and anomalies related to the eye. The visual system,
Iris naevi are common, making up to 63% of melanocytic iris tumours found in adults1. In contrast, iris melanomas are rare, making up only 2-8% of all uveal melanomas2. Most are believed to arise from iris naevi, with an estimated transformation rate of 4% over 10 years, and 11% over 20 years3. Iris
If you had to choose to keep one of your five senses, which one would it be? A recent survey found most people indicated their vision was the most valuable of their senses. Despite this, eye injuries are still a common occurrence with more than 55 million people suffering a potentially vision threat
Eight kiwis crossed the Tasman to be a part of the audience at the Neuro-Optometric Vision Rehabilitation Seminar in Sydney from 2-3 December, last year. Attendees from across Australasia and further afield gathered to hear Dr Charles Shidlofsky, a specialist neuro-developmental optometrist from Tex
The Review of Ophthalmology, third edition, by Drs Neil Friedman, Peter Kaiser and William Trattler, has quickly become one of my favourite textbooks. It is a one-stop comprehensive review book, richly filled with concise bullet points of key information.
The 11th Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retina Society (APVRS) Congress was held in December in Kuala Lumpur, hosted by the Malaysian Society of Ophthalmology. Enthusiastic hosts, beautiful Asian food, the latest technology from sponsoring companies and a scientific programme to interest all, greeted some 2000
From accreditation to HRDay one started with the welcome and AGM, followed by an open session to allow delegates to get to know each other and discuss local issues. We were seated together by region,
The stunning expanse of Western Australia was visible from the plane window as we descended into the tranquil city of Perth at the end of October to join the delegates of the 49th Annual Scientific Congress of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO). We convened at
Versatility and collegiality were celebrated at this year’s Australian Ophthalmic Nurses Association – Western Australia (AONAWA) meeting, held adjunct and just prior to the main RANZCO meeting in Perth.