Since herpes zoster (HZ) infections can cause permanent vision loss, eyecare professionals should make it a priority to talk to patients aged over 50 years about the importance of preventing shingles through vaccination, said Dr Rachael Niederer, an ophthalmologist and senior lecturer at Auckland Un
Operating a successful practice requires so much more than just clinical expertise. One of the biggest challenges for business owners is balancing time working on their business – not just in it.
Time, money and reduced productivity – this is what a spectacle remake costs a store, optical laboratories and customer. With the precision required – and intricate balance of priorities needed for a pair of specs to perform to their full potential – it has long been accepted that remakes are unavoi
Retina Specialists’ winter educational evening for optometrists had both genes and gems on the menu.
A 74-year-old insulin-dependent diabetic went for his diabetic retinal screening (DRS) last year but was told his retina could not be seen due to cataracts. They advised him to go to the eye clinic to arrange surgery.
Given a clear trot, I shall be 83 this year. Apart from 'seeing' the difference between bright light and black, I'm now a 'total blindy’, which brings on the need for a bit of reflection.
Glaucoma management has traditionally been focused on medical therapy as initial treatment with intensification until maximum tolerated medical therapy (MTMT) is reached. Often patients end up taking multiple eyedrops several times a day, which can sometimes lead to issues with side effects and adve
As I stepped off the plane onto the sun-kissed shores of Hamilton Island for the 2024 meeting of the Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (AUSCRS), I couldn’t help but feel a blend of excitement and mild dread. After all, I was about to immerse myself in a whirlwind of cutting-ed
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus recurrence: risk factors and long-term clinical outcomes
What is expected to be permanent Pharmac funding of Ilevro, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drop for post-cataract surgery patients, has been welcomed by New Zealand eyecare professionals.
On a chilly August evening, Greenlane Eye Clinic proudly hosted its inaugural seminar on emergency eyecare, aimed at enhancing collaboration between community optometrists and our acute eyecare team. The event began with a warm welcome from our hospital team, including optometrists Richard Johnson,
At a recent CPD event held at Southern Cross Hospital in Hamilton, optometrists from the Waikato region gathered to discuss one of the most exciting topics in eyecare today: artificial intelligence (AI). The event was a resounding success, with attendees excited about AI's potential to revolutionise