The good that people can do
What gives a life purpose? Nearly four decades ago, in Lower Moutere, my friend Hazel Nash decided to put the orchard land she was living on to another use. She had an outdoor education centre in mi
David Slack4 min read
Optometry Comment
Contact lens discomfort – a persistent challenge
Despite continual efforts towards improving contact lens materials, design and lens care solutions, contact lens discomfort still limits the success of contact lens wear often resulting in contact lens dropout.
Dr Kalika Bandamwar3 min read
An eyeful of stars – St George’s Eyecare and EyeAm’s Matariki teaching evening
St George’s Eyecare and EyeAm held their inaugural Matariki educational evening to acknowledge the Māori new year.
Dr Ainsley Morris3 min read
An eye on understanding our lifestyle choices
Recognising that everyday activities and exposures risk unintended consequences on the ocular surface was the driver behind the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society’s (TFOS’) latest workshop.
Professor Jennifer Craig and Dr Kalika Bandamwar on behalf of the TFOS Lifestyle Workshop membership12 min read
When in Rome… for the World Glaucoma Congress
The 10th World Glaucoma Congress (WGC) in Rome was the largest yet, with 3,000 attendees and 1,000 abstracts accepted.
Dr Mark Donaldson8 min read
Dry eye research subjects needed!
The Ocular Surface Laboratory’s team of clinician scientists at the University of Auckland is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through developing a better understanding of ocular surface and
Staff reporters1 min read
The perils of corridor consultations
“Could you just take a look at Elizabeth*?” asked the clinic nurse, “She’s got a funny eye.”
Dr Oliver Comyn3 min read
Protecting little eyes: the importance of kids’ sunglasses
As an orthoptist with a love of the outdoors and a passion for eyecare, I've always been aware of the importance of protecting our eyes from the sun's harmful rays. But it wasn't until the early days
Maddy Scavone4 min read
Book review: Kanski’s Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology
A 941-page hardback, the original Kanski’s Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach is not exactly handy for everyday use in clinic. Enter Kanski’s Synopsis of Clinical Ophthalmology, the much smaller paperback iteration.
Reviewed by Dr Sue Ormonde3 min read
SUMMER 2023: the soaring value of sunnies
The roaring Twenties are back and characterised not by swing music and Champagne, but summer travel and sexy accessories. Jai Breitnauer takes stock of the latest eyewear trends as we head into summer.
Jai Breitnauer5 min read
The value in pricing
Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, said the single most important decision in evaluating a business is pricing power. With his company’s substantial stakes in Kraft Heinz Company, American Express, Bank of America, The Coca-Cola Company and Apple, plus a personal fortune of US$112.7 billion,
Rolf Schaefer5 min read