Obituary Dr David Squirrell
A farewell to Dr David Squirrell from colleague Olga Brochner
Olga Brochner2 min read
Ophthalmology News
Niederer's brilliance recognised
Ending 2025 on a high, Dr Rachael Niederer was appointed associate professor of ophthalmology at the University of Auckland (UoA). A senior lecturer with the Department of Ophthalmology since 2019, A/
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Damehood for visionary ophthalmology leader
Arise Professor Dame Helen Danesh-Meyer!
Susanne Bradley4 min read
ANZEF shares 2025 Impact Report
The Australian and New Zealand Eye Foundation (ANZEF) has released its Impact Report 2025 outlining the charitable arm of RANZCO’s achievements in tackling eyecare inequity and accessibility.
Drew Jones3 min read
Eyeland vibes coming soon
The annual Cornea & Contact Lens Society (CCLS) two-day conference kicks off at Trinity Wharf in Tauranga with a welcome function on Thursday 12 February. Joining local talents in this year’s speaker
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ASO rejects oral prescribing reform
Australians were recently urged to reject the potential expansion of optometrists’ prescribing powers during a national public consultation that closed on 24 December 2025.
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Lid margin collarettes common in DED
A secondary analysis of the Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM) study found lid margin collarettes were common in patients with moderate-to-severe dry eye disease (DED). Presence of colla
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Probing adult myopia interventions
Researchers at the UK’s University of Bradford are investigating whether lens-based interventions used to slow progression of myopia in children may also benefit adults in their 20s. Led by Profe
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Gel injection restores vision in chronic hypotony
Moorfields researchers have shown how a low-cost gel injection can restore eye pressure and improve vision in patients with hypotony.
Staff reporters2 min read
Minoxidil exposure linked to eye risks
A retrospective safety review has raised concerns about eye disorders and abnormal hair growth in babies linked to minoxidil, a widely used over-the-counter treatment for hair loss. Originally develo
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Stubborn dry eye common in US adults
A survey of 1,000 US adults found three in four battle dry eye symptoms weekly. The majority of respondents (76%) said they experience symptoms daily or multiple times per week, with an average disc
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Is routine 2.5-year ROP follow-up of value?
An audit from Greenlane Clinical Centre suggests the routine 2.5-year orthoptist/optometrist review for children with spontaneously resolved retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) may offer limited additional benefit.
Staff reporters1 min read