Reflecting on the evolving role of women in eyecare, half a century after International Women’s Day was formally recognised
Dr Bia Kim reviews three recent corneal research papers...
Improving access to eye examinations and spectacles is a global priority; however, in some inner-city Auckland communities up to 50% of people with vision impairment have never received an eye examination.
With a number of significant employment law reforms on the horizon, here are the key changes to prepare for
A little while ago, my friend invited me to join her on a glasses shopping trip and I, of course, accepted immediately! Little did I know the experience would be such an eye-opener.
With the 2025 Cornea and Contact Lens Society of New Zealand conference being held in Christchurch, Corneal Lens Corporation (CLC) had the pleasure of hosting a pre-conference workshop dedicated to the world of specialty contact lenses.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and Ophthalmology New Zealand (ONZ) recently met New Zealand’s new minister of health, Simeon Brown, at Parliament to discuss the ophthalmology workforce and strategies for optimising eye health in Aotearoa.
In a new occasional series, we cover insights from online Q&As, where ophthalmologists field burning questions from optometrists around the country. We kick the series off with Drew Jones’ pick of responses from Drs Adam Watson (Eye Institute Auckland) and Shira Sheen (Eye Institute Hawke’s Bay) on
The recent arrival of synthetic incretins (gut-derived hormones secreted after eating, which stimulate a decrease in blood glucose) onto the market has led to an explosion in their use, primarily for weight loss and as an adjunct in diabetes control. Fuelled by celebrity endorsements, semaglutide (g
A record number of guests joined Eye Doctors’ alumni at the Remuera Golf Club to celebrate two decades of teamwork, community engagement and outreach work, and discuss several challenging cases at Eye Doctors’ first Grand Round for 2025.
Bright and early on a Saturday morning, with beautifully clear skies outside, we gathered in the upstairs area of the new Christchurch Te Pae convention centre for the New Zealand Cornea and Contact Lens Society’s (CCLS’) 2025 conference. After coffee and muffins (and eyeing-up the towering dispense
In the heart of the Pacific, Samoa glimmers not only with its pristine beaches and fertile landscapes but also with the spirit of community and compassion embodied by its people. For over a decade, S
