Ciclosporin now available in NZ
Sun Pharma's Cequa (ciclosporin ophthalmic solution, 0.09%) for moderate to severe dry eye is now
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Inaugural uveitis conference open for registration
New Zealand’s first dedicated uveitis conference, Uveitis Aotearoa 2026, will be held 31 July
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Understanding our audience: what you told us in 2026
NZ Optics' latest audience survey highlights the enduring value of trusted industry media, the continued strength of print, and opportunities to evolve digital communication. Respondents
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Optometrists to take on cataract follow-ups
A national pathway will enable community optometrists to provide routine four-week post-operative cataract follow-up care for public hospital patients across New Zealand, aiming to improve access and
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Gale appointed RANZCO NZ chair
Wellington glaucoma specialist and neuro-ophthalmologist Dr Jesse Gale has been appointed chair of the RANZCO NZ Branch.
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Eikance range expanding in NZ
Aspen Pharmacare is expanding its Medsafe registered Eikance atropine eye drop range in NZ to include 0.05% and 0.025% concentrations, offering tailored myopia control for children aged 4-14 years.
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Study links joint pain supplement to accelerating dementia
New research links glucosamine, a joint pain supplement, to a 25% higher likelihood of progression from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to
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Treatment paradigm shift for post-surgery endophthalmitis
Clinician-scientists identified bacterial pathogens linked to poorest outcomes in postprocedural acute endophthalmitis, potentially supporting faster, personalised treatment and improving patient
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Boosted Dry Eye Wheel available
A new version of the WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel features the latest recommendations from the TFOS DEWS III report
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Fake citations abound in medical literature
An AI-assisted audit found nearly 3,000 peer-reviewed biomedical papers contain fabricated references, with the rate growing significantly. This
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Leadership change at Optos
Optos, a leader in ultra-widefield retinal imaging, has appointed a new CEO
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New biz offers back-office boost
Dispensing optician Samantha Fleming, aka The Eye Lady, is expanding her business to offer optometry practices remote back-office support, including admin,
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