Oculoplastic research review
Telemedicine in oculoplastic and adnexal surgery: clinicians’ perspectives in the UK
Dr Simon Dean4 min read
Optometry Comment
Toxoplasmosis: what is new in 2023?
Toxoplasma retinochoroiditis is a vision-threatening disease and a major cause of posterior uveitis worldwide. It is a protozoan parasite infection of Toxoplasma gondii, which typically affects one eye of a young individual, with a mean age of 29.5 years at first presentation1. Although it can infec
Drs Priya Samalia and Rachael Niederer9 min read
Diving for optometry pearls in Taupō
The 2022 annual New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO) conference was held in Taupō and delegates and attendees were delighted to finally see each other in person again!
Dr Hans Vellera4 min read
AAO’s centennial celebration and local honouree!
After almost three years of Covid restrictions on international travel, it was such a pleasure to join thousands of in-person attendees at the San Diego Convention Centre for the four-day American Academy of Optometry (AAO) 2022 meeting.
Dian Zhuang6 min read
NZOSS 2022 in hindsight
Just like that, the New Zealand Optometry Student Society (NZOSS) has concluded a highly sociable and fun 10th year. After two years of Covid, I’m thankful NZOSS was able to make a full comeback, with the team working hard to organise some amazing events.
Georgia Cheng, outgoing NZOSS president2 min read
The twilight zone
I may have mentioned it before, but I am getting on a bit, and the use-by date is creeping into consideration. I've suspected for some time that I will soon join the 'total blindies’, and once that happens there's a risk of feeling isolated. I'm not wired to be a Champagne Charlie, but ending up as
Trevor Plumbly5 min read
A brief history of ophthalmology in New Zealand
Former RANZCO president and renowned New Zealand ophthalmologist and educator Associate Professor Bruce Hadden takes a candid look at the evolution of ophthalmology in New Zealand
Associate Professor Bruce Hadden9 min read
The importance of an HR plan
Imagine how your business would thrive if every employee was a top performer, motivated and committed to doing their best, and an ideal fit with the culture you aspire to? This is not an impossible dream; with some insight and careful planning, it can become a reality.
Alan Pettersen4 min read
A field trip to the Glaucoma NZ symposium
Glaucoma New Zealand’s symposium can always be relied upon to provide an engaging day of education. On a fine morning after an early start (the clocks had sprung forward to daylight savings time), the new venue at Ellerslie Racecourse offered an ideal setting.
Claire McDonald6 min read
Presbyopia eye drop review
Safety and efficacy of AGN-190584 (Vuity drops) in individuals with presbyopia – the GEMINI 1 phase 3 randomised clinical trial
Trevor Gray4 min read
Update on refractive surgery
There was a time when refractive surgery was very much the domain of those surgeons who specifically specialised in excimer laser treatment of the cornea, but rapid advances in corneal refractive surgery techniques and intraocular lens (IOL) technology, as well as greater patient expectations, have
Dr Sue Ormonde10 min read
Re:Vision Co-Management conference
With the emphasis on ophthalmology supporting optometry to co-manage patients, Re:Vision partners Drs Trevor Gray and Mo Ziaei pulled together a lineup of speakers from a range of specialties and practices all over Auckland. Shoehorned in between breakfast and lunch were a dozen presentations from e
Naomi Meltzer11 min read