Traditional dry eye disease (DED) management strategies encompass artificial tears, anti-inflammatory agents and punctal plugs. However, a subset of patients remains refractory to these treatments, necessitating alternative therapeutic approaches. While dry eye can be an inadvertent side-effect of b
For me, it all began with a moongate. While a graduate student at Dartmouth Medical School (Hanover, US) in the mid-1970s, one of my mentors, the internationally renowned corticosteroid endocrinologist, the late Emeritus Professor Allan Munck, organised an exclusive meeting of approximately 25 stero
Identification of microplastics in human tear fluid and meibum: Implications for dry eye disease pathogenesis Jingyi Wang et al J Hazard Mater. 2025 Feb;489:137635 Review: This cross-sectional, la
The third congress of the Asia-Pacific Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Society (APSPOS) was held in Brisbane from 29 June to 1 July. The theme, ‘Inspiring collaboration’, was clear from the start as it was held in conjunction with annual meetings of the Australian and New Zealand Strabismus
At the 2025 APSPOS breakfast symposium, eyecare professionals from across the Asia-Pacific region gathered to explore one of paediatric eyecare’s most pressing topics – managing the progression of myo
Greenlane Eye Clinic recently held its second Eyes on Collaboration seminar focusing on paediatric eye care and enhancing collaboration between community optometrists and the hospital eyecare team.
Building on the momentum gained from the recent success of our second public education and networking event held earlier this year, Dry Eye Association NZ seeks to further establish and expand its pla
Cutaneous melanoma is a life-threatening malignancy with a rising global incidence. Aotearoa has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world.
Drew Jones talks to this year’s Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) winner of the Cogan Award Lecture Professor Alex Hewitt,head of clinical genetics at the Centre for Eye Research Australia and a principal investigator at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, Universit
When it comes to global trade, ‘tariffs’ is the word currently on everyone's lips. Tariffs can cause unexpected shifts overnight and impact your costs, supply chain and ability to stay competitive. While these shifts present challenges, they also create opportunities to improve profitability. With t
It’s amazing how many medical conferences are held in Hawaii – a clear testament to what an excellent environment it is for learning. There is a large convention centre beside the river, a stone’s throw from Waikiki beach, the air is warm and Hawaii gets the trade winds, which prevent it from getti
Dissatisfaction after implantation of EDOF intraocular lenses Wanten J, Bauer N, Berendschot T, van der Biggelaar F, Nuijts R J Cataract Refract Surg 2025; 51: 399-405
