New Zealand-based healthcare software firm Orion Health has developed what it describes as a comprehensive pandemic monitoring platform to alleviate demand on international health systems and reduce the risk of further spread of the Covid-19 virus.
Oculo is launching video conference support for teleophthalmology and teleoptometry, reducing the need for in-person consultations during the threat of covid-19. “The coronavirus pandemic is creating
Preliminary study results of a novel portable, low-field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system show it is promising as a safe and practical way to get accurate brain images at a patient’s
A National Eye Institute study shows eye pressure is sufficient to cause and explain glaucoma. The study, published in Scientific Reports, found raising pressure of an otherwise healthy eye resulted
Allergan’s Durysta is the first intracameral, biodegradable sustained-release implant shown to reduce intra ocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) or ocular hypertension
As New Zealand’s only ophthalmic publication and given how well we know many of you, we wanted to let you know that we are and we will do our utmost in these challenging times to support you, your
The Captiv8 Share app has been made available to all clinicians worldwide, free of charge, to help reduce chairside discussion time and enhance telemedicine consultations. Using the app, clinicians
New Zealand and Australian optometrists concerned about spreading Covid-19 should abide by regulatory advice and use a medical grade disinfectant that is TGA-approved as a high level disinfectant for their instruments, and ensure all single-use ophthalmic tools are used once and then disposed of, sa
The following is an urgent update from the Ministry of Health (MoH) which is seeking expressions of interest from health and care professionals for Covid-19 response assistance. FROM THE MoH The
The following is an urgent update from the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) on the importance of PPE for optometrists assisting in the delivery of ‘emergency and acute’ eye care
The following is an urgent update regarding Covid-19 from the Ministry of Health, issued by the New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO) and the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board
A genetic test to identify glaucoma risk may be available within the next two years, potentially revolutionising future of glaucoma screening said Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA)
