Maintaining eye standards in ANZ
Product standards are written to ensure the things we use every day are safe and fit for purpose. But new rules mean New Zealand could fall behind...
Annette Hoskin3 min read
Optometry Comment
Low-dose atropine for myopia? The jury’s still out!
With decades of conflicting studies on low-dose atropine’s efficacy in treating myopia and no Medsafe-approved drop available, are our young myopes missing out?
Drew Jones13 min read
Optometry’s moment for optimism
BDO New Zealand recently released its Business Wellbeing Index findings for the second half of 2023. The biannual study explores the relationship between wellbeing and business performance by surveying more than 500 of the country’s business leaders. Although we’re certainly not mental health expert
David Pearson4 min read
Getting it right first time
The pressures of the current economic climate mean most of us are looking to make our money go further. We have greater expectations of the products we buy and of the technology that goes into them. Think about your last high-value purchase – what research did you do to prepare? Did you consult Goog
Rhian Evans4 min read
Book review: Contact Lens Practice, 4th edition, by Nathan Efron
Emeritus Professor Nathan Efron’s Contact Lens Practice, 4th edition, is a comprehensive and well-crafted resource, containing all the contact lens fitting fundamentals you would expect, plus the latest information, presented in a concise manner.
Reviewed by Dr Wanda Lam3 min read
Vitreoretinal research update
Dr Will Cunningham reviews three studies on vitreoretinal research.
Dr Will Cunningham4 min read
Rare complication sparks safety concerns
LINKS: https://nzoptics.co.nz/articles/archive/red-light-therapy-for-myopia-control/In response to a young patient of Chinese ethnicity developing temporary vision loss and recoverable retinal damage
Susanne Bradley5 min read
Sharing sight-saving research in Christchurch
A sunny spring morning welcomed us to Hagley Oval cricket ground for a full day of academic presentations curated by Drs Oliver Comyn and Liz Conner for Save Sight Society’s annual conference. A multitude of excellent speakers, outstanding weather, generous sponsorship and an overindulgence in cream
Dr Natalie Allen4 min read
A global optometry outlook Down Under
Over three days, more than 3,500 attendees, 80-plus speakers and 90-plus trade exhibitors and presentations meant O=Mega23 and the fourth and Downunder debut of the World Council of Optometry (WCO) conference and fair added up to quite a spectacle! Originally planned for 2021 but delayed due to a ce
Stephanie Mander6 min read
Inspiration and innovation at Silmo Paris 2023
True to form, Silmo Paris 2023 was a showcase of the latest trends and cutting-edge advancements in eyewear design, sustainability and technology, as well as a providing a great platform for networking, discovery and industry collaboration.
Jeremy Wong6 min read
Getting to grips with VR and AR’s potential in eyecare
Dipping my toes into The Optical Metaverse nudged my thoughts towards the potential for virtual reality and augmented reality to enhance everything in eyecare from education to marketing, writes Renee Lunder
Renee Lunder7 min read
OSO 2023: the greatest show
For years, Orthokeratology Society of Oceania (OSO) conferences have enjoyed a reputation for being scientific and cutting edge, yet still embracing an exciting and unique social element where sometimes the best take-home clinical pearls are gleaned over an evening beverage. So, after a half-decade
Alex Petty9 min read