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
Hobart, Tasmania was the host for the 31st annual scientific meeting of the Australia New Zealand Glaucoma Society (ANZGS). I, however, joined from the comfort of my own home, over Zoom. As always, it
Staffing has been a major talking point for many of our clients in the past few months and we know businesses right across New Zealand are having similar issues. The market is tough and businesses are having to manage competing priorities for their time and resources. A permanent staff member might
Diabetic macular oedema (DMO) is a common complication of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and a leading cause of vision impairment¹. It is characterised by the accumulation of fluid in the macula, resulting from the rupture of the retinal barrier. The integrity of the retinal barrier is compromised by hyp
Interventional glaucoma is reshaping the management of glaucoma, write Drs Perumal and Chew, sharing insights from a recent international round table meeting.
May’s RANZCO NZ Branch 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting, themed 'Challenges, controversies and change', promises an exciting educational programme focusing on cataract, glaucoma, oculoplastics and aesth
Keratoconus is a progressive corneal ectasia, characterised by corneal thinning and protrusion, in a cone like manner, causing irregular astigmatism. The reported prevalence of keratoconus varies between ethnicities with high rates in Middle Eastern, Indian and Māori populations.
Ocular surface disease (OSD) is a multifactorial disorder of the conjunctival epithelium, cornea, lacrimal and meibomian glands resulting in either deficient or inappropriate tear production. This can decrease visual acuity (VA) and result in significant ocular discomfort1. OSD can occur in conjunct
In clinic, we frequently come across symptoms of inattention and overactivity in myopic children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). These patients are likely to interrupt and talk excessively during the consultation. They also want to play with the various machines around the clin
In recent years, a lot more has been written about how menopause’s hormonal changes can have certain physical and mental effects. But how much do we know about how those changes can affect eye health? And is what we know about menopause and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) enough to substantiate cha
Intraocular lymphoma (IOL) comprises a heterogenous group of malignant lymphocytic neoplasms arising from either within the central nervous system as a primary intraocular lymphoma (PIOL) – a subset of primary CNS lymphoma (PCNSL) – or outside the central nervous system (CNS) as a metastasis from a
There are an estimated 40,000-plus people living with dementia (mate wareware) in Aotearoa, comprising around 4% of people aged 60-plus1. The Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan2, adopted by Cabinet in 2022, calls for improvements to the design, quality and availability of existing community and home
