Guest speaker Malaysian-born, Scottish-trained GP Dr Peter Chai began this year’s Eye Surgery Associate’s annual optometry dinner with some warm and amusing stories, sharing insights from his career spanning Glasgow and Auckland.
Eye Institute’s co-founder Dr Peter Ring and surgeon Dr Kevin Dunne field optometrists’ queries on topics including laser refractive surgery, red-light therapy and the many possible causes of an itchy eye. Answers have been abridged.
Kanski’s Clinical Ophthalmology: A Systematic Approach was first published 41 years ago. At that time, Dr Jack Kanski of the Prince Charles Eye Unit, Windsor, UK, had created a relatively slim, 17-volume comprehensive text, ideally suited for the emerging ophthalmologist. I still have my original co
The annual Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists (ACBO) conference, CONNECT25, kicked off in Sydney with a two-day meeting that included wrapping up the ACBO’s Practical Vision Therapy programme. Seven vision therapists (including one from New Zealand) and seven optometrists completed the
With a mix of nervousness and anticipation, I stepped into the vast atrium of the Los Angeles Convention Centre for the 2025 annual meeting, hosted by the American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA). Running alongside the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) scientifi
In my early days of cane use I was always struck by people’s reaction to the thing. I suppose wheeling along three feet or so at the back end of a white stick separates the user a bit from the norm. The adults were a study on their own – everything from polite consideration to a wariness more suited
In the world of eyecare, precision and trust are everything. Whether you're diagnosing a complex vision issue or helping a patient choose their first pair of glasses, your work is built on accuracy, professionalism and care. But while clinical excellence is front of mind for most practices, one area
Is synaesthesia, a ‘crosstalk’ between the five senses producing extraordinary visual experiences, in fact a sixth sense?
Eyewear is no longer just a tool for vision correction; it has evolved into an essential accessory that can make a significant statement about the wearer’s personality and style. The right frame can transform a customer’s appearance, complement their features and even boost their confidence. But how
Researchers in the Molecular Vision Research Cluster (MVRC) at the University of Auckland are calling for eyecare professionals to refer a specific cohort of patients for a study they hope will result in new treatments for cataract and presbyopia.
The team behind the Vision Bus Aotearoa (VBA) is seeking new funding to support continued mobile eyecare service delivery to underserved schools, primarily in the South Auckland region. Funded entir
Ophthalmic nurse Kathryn Millichamp shares her highlights from RANZCO NZ 2025
