
Inaugural hospital optometrist conference
The New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO) is hosting its very first peer-support conference for hospital optometrists on 2 September at the Rydges Wellington Airport hotel.

The New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO) is hosting its very first peer-support conference for hospital optometrists on 2 September at the Rydges Wellington Airport hotel.

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