The first cosmetic surgery boom in the new millennium came in the early 2000s, along with reality TV shows promising people they could look ‘10 years younger in 10 days’. In some cases, ‘looking 10 times weirder’ may have been more appropriate, but there’s no doubt that both surgical and non-surgica
That eyewear is a fashion item seems self-evident to those of us who practice the art of optical dispensing for a living. We all know the rare opportunity we have to change not only a person’s look, but also the way the whole world perceives them through a great frame choice. We also know the disapp
Eyelid warming is a fundamental feature of many therapies that help restore homeostasis in meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). Heat melts otherwise inspissated oils and encourages outflow of meibum onto the lid margin to augment and stabilise the tear film lipid layer.
The New Zealand Optical Wholesalers Association (NZOWA) includes around 30 independent wholesalers who supply everything our industry needs, from ophthalmic equipment and laboratory services to spectacle frames and contact lens products. When I think of NZOWA, I think of conferences and trade displa
After a three-year gap, the Neuro-Ophthalmology Society of Australia (NOSA) held its 36th clinical and scientific meeting in June 2022 in Canberra. Speakers from neuro-ophthalmology, neurology and even optometry backgrounds presented their research to in-person attendees and virtually. The conferenc
Can you remember life before Uber Eats? Or a time before you could split a restaurant bill with your mate on a banking app or order a piping-hot coffee as you walk through the Koru lounge while you wait to board your plane? Or, in the case of my son, being able to swap shifts with colleagues via Fac
After a tricky couple of years of pandemic-inspired downturn, the sun is shining on the world of sunglass sales. According to a recent report by Mordor Intelligence, the sunglasses market is predicted to achieve a compound annual growth rate of more than 5% between 2022 and 2027. As sporting events,
This was the first International Orthoptics Association (IOA) annual congress to be held entirely virtually. Although it was a shame not to be able to attend in person, the lack of accommodation and transport costs made it much more accessible as an online event, especially to poorly paid hospital o
Shamir Optical Industry brought management, employees and business partners from around the world to its corporate headquarters at Kibbutz Shamir in Israel to mark its 50th anniversary. NZ country manager Glenn Bolton took time out to tell us all about it.
The British Contact Lens Association’s (BCLA) recently published contact lens evidence-based academic report (CLEAR) summarised current research, revised terminology and risk factors for contact lens wearers. Eleisha Dudson, president of the Cornea & Contact Lens Society (CCLS) New Zealand descr
Across high-income countries, cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures, improving vision and quality of life, slowing rates of cognitive decline and reducing risk of falls, hip fractures and road-traffic injuries. Conversely, under-treatment results in negative econ
Across high-income countries, cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures, improving vision and quality of life, slowing rates of cognitive decline and reducing risk of falls, hip fractures and road-traffic injuries. Conversely, under-treatment results in negative econ