Ellex partners Titan Optical
Titan Optical is now New Zealand’s agent for Ellex, distributing its full range of anterior and retinal lasers.
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Ophthalmology News
Improving glaucoma therapy adherence
Dr Pratik Chandra, a recent medical graduate from the University of Otago, has been awarded the 2021 Gordon Sanderson Scholarship to investigate the benefits of patient education to improve glaucoma therapy adherence.
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Knight-time sunnies
World Chess unveiled its first ever official sunglasses in time for the 2021 International Chess Federation World Chess Championship match in Dubai.
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Adult myopia concerns raised
Contrary to the view that myopia stabilises at around age 15-16, a new Australian-based study has found it can develop and progress in more than a third of adults as well.
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Dr Tracey Wong joins ESA
Dr Tracey Wong, a medical retina, visual electrophysiology and cataract surgery subspecialist, has joined Eye Surgery Associates (ESA). “Due to the continued growth and development of the practice, we
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AAO backs Botox for strabismus
A report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology has concluded that extraocular muscle injection of botulinum toxin (BTXA) in children and adults achieves motor alignment comparable with that achieved after eye muscle surgery for nonparalytic, nonrestrictive horizontal strabismus.
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FDA approves Lucentis biosimilar
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Byooviz (ranibizumab-nuna), the first generic to receive approval for the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), macular oedema associated with retinal vein occlusion and myopic choroidal neovascularisation. A generic
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Cataract surgery and dementia
As well as benefitting vision, cataract surgery has tremendous implications for quality of life, avoiding falls and cognitive deterioration. It’s also a very efficient option for better care, lower costs and patients’ independence. Now a new study has shown cataract extraction is associated with a 3
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ODOB extends CPR deadline for optoms
The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board’s (ODOB’s) certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) requirement has been extended by 12 months to 1 April 2023, due to the impact of Covid-19.
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Significant changes to recertification, CPD requirements
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) has launched a new professional development framework prompted by revised requirements from the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) and the Medical Board of Australia (MBA). Known as recertification in New Zealand and Contin
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Countdown to the delayed 2021 RANZCO Congress, now virtual
The delayed 2021 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists’ (RANZCO) 52nd Annual Scientific Congress will now be an online-only event from Saturday 26 February to midday on Tuesday 1 March.
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Calling all practice managers
The 15th annual Practice Managers’ Congress will be held virtually from the 26 to 28 February 2022, concurrent with RANZCO’s 52nd scientific congress (now also virtual).
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