Women breaking barriers, building futures
Celebrating connection: Dr Joevy Lim shares highlights from WIV 2024's "extraordinary" conference
Dr Joevy Lim6 min read
Optometry Comment
St George’s eyecare-ducation night a hit
St George’s Eye Care in Christchurch brought together over 60 optometrists for an educational evening towards the end of the year. With engaging presentations, and a light-hearted quiz to close the night, the event seamlessly blended learning, networking and a bit of holiday cheer.
Monique Boddy2 min read
Obituary: Graeme Curtis
It is a great honour to write this obituary for Graeme Curtis, director of the Corneal Lens Corporation (CLC), who died peacefully surrounded by his family on 9 January at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christc
Paul Rose CNZM4 min read
Commerce Commission censures RANZCO
NZ’s Commerce Commission responds after investigating RANZCO letter re: training optoms to provide laser treatments
Drew Jones3 min read
A SUNY outlook
In August 2023, I was honoured to receive a Snowvision scholarship that enabled me to attend the State University of New York College of Optometry (SUNY) the following September. The trip marked my first visit to the US, making the experience particularly exciting.
Jason Shen4 min read
SUNY – pushing boundaries and bringing it home
Kiwi optometrists Yasmeen Musa, Jasmine Feng and Ricky Xue have all completed their residencies at the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry with support from the Snowvision Charitable Trust. Here, they share some of their highlights with Susanne Bradley.
Susanne Bradley5 min read
Dunedin, home to early intraocular lens
Seventy-five years ago, Sir Harold Ridley revolutionised cataract surgery and the future of vision restoration with his invention of the first intraocular lens (IOL). This breakthrough transformed vision care and improved the quality of life for millions of people around the world, benefiting more t
Dr Francesc March de Ribot3 min read
EI’s Sunday morning of eyecare pearls
Driving into the Aotea Centre early on an almost-summer Sunday morning felt a bit odd – not quite ready for work but not quite in relaxed weekend mode either. The unusual lack of traffic was noted, as was the normal plethora of roadworks, for those unaccustomed to driving in Auckland’s CBD. Greeted
Naomi Meltzer12 min read
Nurturing young optoms to succeed in business
I had the good fortune to attend The Independent Optometry Group (IOG) SunVision 2024 Conference held on Australia’s Gold Coast, where I spent time with independent owners and took in a weekend full of learning and socialising. The conference covered a wide range of topics in optometry, business, ar
Sara Nahhas5 min read
Reducing kids’ eyewear anxiety
After a long summer of fun, the start of a new school year is always a good opportunity to form new habits and set objectives for the months ahead. However, for some children it is also a return to feeling anxious. While parents may dismiss it as back-to-school nerves, for many children this dread i
Lee Sagan7 min read
Outsourcing cataract surgery isn’t the problem – it’s the solution!
If you or a loved one have been stuck on a waiting list for cataract surgery, you know how frustrating and disheartening the experience can be. Losing vision slowly, over months, or even years, affects every part of your life. Simple things, like driving, reading or even recognising those you care a
Nick Swain6 min read