Scope expansion in Australasia?
Following best practice in the UK and NZ, is Australia finally considering scope changes for nurses and optometrists to save vital healthcare dollars and better serve patients?
Drew Jones10 min read
Optometry Comment
The great retina vs glaucoma specialists showdown
The first Eye Institute optometry seminar for 2025 eschewed the usual format of guest lecturers and quickfire presentations of unusual cases in favour of a more relaxed and entertaining wrestling matc
Naomi Meltzer6 min read
Dry eye: patient involvement is key
Creating more effective and equitable systems by embracing patient and public involvement in clinical care, education and research
Dr Ally Xue and Professor Jennifer Craig5 min read
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SPONSORED: Tackling myopia progression: our shared responsibility as eyecare professionals
The growing prevalence of myopia1 – particularly among children and adolescents – continues to pose a significant public health concern globally. As eyecare professionals, we carry both a clinical and
Amy Pillay5 min read
Women in Vision Aotearoa New Zealand: current and future perspectives
Reflecting on the evolving role of women in eyecare, half a century after International Women’s Day was formally recognised
Dr Joevy Lim and Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer8 min read
Corneal research review
Dr Bia Kim reviews three recent corneal research papers...
Dr Bia Kim4 min read
Who pays for those who can’t?
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.
Dr Lucy Goodman and A/Prof Jacqueline Ramke4 min read
The new employment-law landscape
With a number of significant employment law reforms on the horizon, here are the key changes to prepare for
Jessie Lapthorne5 min read
Reimagining optical retail to an engaging eyewear experience
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.
Siu-Yin Shing5 min read
Mastering specialty CLs with CLC
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.
Andrew Kim3 min read
Focus on eye health at the Beehive
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.
Susanne Bradley3 min read
Eye to Eye: bridging the gap
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
Staff reporters15 min read