The modern workplace is a hostile environment for a dry eye sufferer. Computer use decreases blink frequency and completeness, leading to lipid layer breakdown and increased aqueous tear evaporation, while air-conditioned office environments frequently further aggravate the disrupted tear film.
Over the year there’s been a strong team of individuals working under the Ocular Surface Laboratory (OSL) banner. We look at some of what's been happening.
Ocular allergy represents a group of hypersensitivity disorders that primarily affects the conjunctiva.
Contact lens wear is associated with discomfort. This presents a real problem for wearers, practitioners and industry as discomfort is one of the main reasons for contact lens wearers to drop out of lens wear.
Cataract surgery is one of the most common elective surgical procedures performed worldwide. Advancements with surgical instrumentation and lens implant technology have made it increasingly popular as a treatment for both visual rehabilitation and refractive correction. Patient expectations have nev
The tear film and ocular surface are extremely complex, with tear film playing a vital role in maintaining ocular surface health. Not only does it provide lubrication but also many neuropeptides, vitamins and growth factors essential for the health of the corneal epithelium. Given the complexity of
After the welcome and mihi, Jack Phu from the Centre for Eye Health in Sydney opened this year’s University of Auckland School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS) conference with a talk on reconciling structure and function in disease diagnosis.
A new disability support system, including a new funding model, will be trialled from 1 October in the MidCentral District Health Board (DHB).The new Enabling Good Lives (EGL) initiative shifts the
Since the recent launch of Alcon’s world-first AutonoMe preloaded IOL delivery system with the Clareon intraocular lens (IOL) in Sydney, several ophthalmologists at Tauranga Eye Specialists have been accredited to use the device.
Today’s practice owner has access to more information and insights into how the practice is performing than ever before. With a focused approach, you will be able to monitor key metrics delivering improved results.
How would you feel if people refused to acknowledge who you are and talked to you like your own identity didn’t matter? In the past few years, transgender, gender-non-conforming and non-binary people have had a lot more presence in the media and popular culture. While this exposure has sometimes le
Ocular surface infestation with Demodex mites is recognised as a significant risk factor for the development of chronic blepharitis. Although 50% tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is currently the
