As business owners navigated the tumultuous last few years, it would be fair to say that more than a few contemplated selling their business. With the ongoing operating uncertainties, many owners have struggled to keep their eyes on the prize and, understandably, motivation and enthusiasm levels hav
Ever since disposable lenses became a thing, Naomi Meltzer has wondered what impact this has had and is having on our environment. So she decided to find out.
A 52-year-old South-East Asian female presented to clinic for a routine eye exam. She had been experiencing some near blur and a constant gritty sensation in both eyes; otherwise, she had no notable symptoms. Her last medical exam was six months prior and she had hypercholesterolaemia that was under
With Glaucoma New Zealand’s annual public awareness campaign ‘Eye Believe’ running in conjunction with World Glaucoma Week (6-12 March) this month, low vision consultant Naomi Meltzer shares some
Diagnostic accuracy of monitoring tests of fellow eyes in patients with unilateralnAMD
The ZEISS CLARUS 700 is the first fundus camera to combine an ultra-widefield of view with True colour high-resolution imaging. And now it comes with a full suite of imaging capabilities – including fluorescein angiography – and advanced features to collect the best image, every time.
A 16-year-old Filipino male was referred to an ophthalmologist in British Columbia, Canada, with a gradual decline in vision in both eyes (right eye 6/48; left eye 6/21) with floaters. He was diagnosed with bilateral cataracts and listed for surgery to the right eye. His undilated retinal exam was r
Social media has become a primary marketing tool for businesses of all sizes, across every industry and in every corner of the globe. While it would seem that the healthcare sector, particularly optometry, has been hesitant to get on board, the obvious benefits have begun to sway practice marketing
In our village there has been a sign in the hair salon window for a long while now: ‘Senior stylist wanted’. The first one was printed off in the usual fashion on an A4 sheet of paper and taped up in
We all know that prioritising accessibility is crucial in enabling access to healthcare for all. It’s the right thing to do, but it’s also good for your business.
As dispensing opticians (DOs), not only are we the frame and lens experts, we are also the adjustment experts. The prescription, frame and lens recommendation may be excellent, but if the adjustment is poor, the glasses are being set up to fail. It’s a skill that takes practice to refine, but one of
Of all the things we’ve had enough of lately, screen time is surely one. We might be navigating endless spreadsheets, overlapping Zoom meetings, frustrating home schooling, or helplessly doom-scrolling at midnight, but we’re also extremely fortunate to be able to learn and connect online.