In pre-Blindy days, life was pretty comfortable. I was a reasonably successful auctioneer and antique dealer in the family business in Dunedin, strolling towards retirement. The retinitis pigmentosa diagnosis of likely blindness changed things; suddenly, future plans and living arrangements needed c
Hobart, Tasmania was the host for the 31st annual scientific meeting of the Australia New Zealand Glaucoma Society (ANZGS). I, however, joined from the comfort of my own home, over Zoom. As always, it
The Auckland hospital is offering optoms and students the opportunity to observe eyecare to fund its team's CPD.
Eyewear is often considered a means of self-expression, empowering individuals and boosting their confidence. But glasses can be highly gender-specific, which can make some patients feel uncomfortable shopping for them.
Staffing has been a major talking point for many of our clients in the past few months and we know businesses right across New Zealand are having similar issues. The market is tough and businesses are having to manage competing priorities for their time and resources. A permanent staff member might
Diabetic macular oedema (DMO) is a common complication of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and a leading cause of vision impairment¹. It is characterised by the accumulation of fluid in the macula, resulting from the rupture of the retinal barrier. The integrity of the retinal barrier is compromised by hyp
Interventional glaucoma is reshaping the management of glaucoma, write Drs Perumal and Chew, sharing insights from a recent international round table meeting.
The implementation of leading technology, such as Optomap high-resolution 200° ultra-widefield (UWF) retinal imaging, increases the speed of diagnosis and the amount of information provided in a clinical setting.
Following the ODOB's targeted consultation in 2023 on extending hospital optometrists’ scope of practice to include intravitreal injections, the NZAO has agreed to progress the scope expansion and required training programme.
Keratoconus is a progressive corneal ectasia, characterised by corneal thinning and protrusion, in a cone like manner, causing irregular astigmatism. The reported prevalence of keratoconus varies between ethnicities with high rates in Middle Eastern, Indian and Māori populations.
An Australian study has demonstrated ray-trace-based LASIK was safe and effective for correction of myopia with and without astigmatism, with 90% of patients achieving 20/15 ‘HD’ vision.