“I’ve tried progressives before – they just didn’t work for me.” It’s a sentence many dispensing opticians (DOs) have heard before, often delivered with a sense of finality. But what if a past failure doesn’t need to be the end of the story? With the right approach, tools and product knowledge, it’s
The field of ocular prosthetics represents a unique intersection of surgical rehabilitation, prosthetic bioengineering and facial restoration. Historically, the loss of vision or an eye may have been viewed as the ‘end of the road’ from an ophthalmology and optometry perspective. However, this is ce
With so many aspects of managing a health practice to juggle in your busy day, it can be difficult to know what to prioritise. First and foremost is the clinical component – ensuring your patients receive the highest quality of care. Alongside this come the myriad operational responsibilities: makin
The impression Silmo Paris 2025 leaves you with is that change is everywhere and happening at a pace that is absolutely mind-boggling… and slightly frightening. But there is opportunity, positivity and an industry gearing up to transition into a future where elements, such as smartglasses, will like
Non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAAION) is a condition where blood flow to the optic nerve is suddenly reduced, causing damage and sudden vision loss, like a stroke affecting the optic nerve.
Until invited to report on the Ocular Therapeutics Conference (OTC), I’d thought the acronym stood for ‘over the counter’. I wondered if I was being sent to report on the OTT advertising of a certain pharmacy chain. However, the OTC is the only New Zealand meeting focused entirely on ocular therapeu
The pinnacle event for everyone in eyewear design, technology, materials and more, the 32nd edition of the Silmo d’Or Awards once again spotlighted the industry’s abundant excellence, innovation, craftsmanship and creativity.
The ODOB has dismissed my previous view – that it was protecting its right-to-be over practitioners’ and the public’s best interest – as "misunderstanding the Board's core remit”. But the mathematics of 96% increased-costs-delivering-zero-improved-outcomes remains unchanged, regardless of who prese
The 30th annual meeting of the Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (AUSCRS) was held in Darwin for four days. The theme for this year’s meeting was ‘Disconnect to Reconnect’. It was a vibrant mix of scientific presentations, spirited discussions and debates, all while maintainin
Dr Hannah Kersten shares some of the the highlights and pearls from this year's NOSA meeting in Auckland
Dr Moaz Alshaikhi reviews three retinal studies including one on a new sustained-release anti-VEGF treatment
After more than a decade, NZ Optics publishers Lesley Springall and Nick Griffiths have sold their business to Auckland-based media-business duo James Butcher and Stephen Old.
