Reflecting similar strategies in the UK and Ireland, a nurse-led corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) service is being established in Northland to ease the burden on local ophthalmologists. Drew Jones reviews how this is being received.
The desire to make a positive impact on the planet and reduce our carbon footprint is more widespread than ever before. We may switch our plastic food storage containers for glass ones, purchase an electric vehicle instead of a gas-guzzling car and even start composting our food waste, but sustainab
The healthy human iris consists of five layers: the anterior-border layer, stroma, iris sphincter muscle, iris dilator muscle and the iris pigment epithelium (IPE)1. The anterior border layer is made up of fibroblasts and contains melanocytes1. Underneath that is the iris stroma, a layer that contai
Characteristics of patients with complete VA recovery after vitrectomy for macula-off retinal detachmentKonstantinidis L et alEye (Lond). 2021 Oct;35(10):2834-2839
Over the years I've found that writing about the informal aspects of being a part- or full-time 'Blindy' is an odd way to pass the time. It often presents 'challenges' (what we used to call 'problems').
Uveitis is a fascinating world but can be intimidating for the uninitiated. Outside anterior uveitis and scleritis, many uveitis diseases are uncommon and this is reflected by the limited number of uveitis subspecialists in ophthalmology. In agreement with the rarity of these diseases, few textbooks
When you hear the term ‘health and safety at work’, I assume you automatically think about your own workplace, staff or safety spectacles. I do. But as dispensing opticians, there is much more we can do in the realm of workplace safety for our customers.
No matter how talented individual leaders and managers are, a business’ ability to work as one team is key to your overall business success. This is especially true in this time of uncertainty and where many are working remotely. Now, more than ever, it’s critical you have connected and engaged team
Rather than bemoan the cancellation of in-person meetings due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (WSPOS) opted to fully embrace the possibilities of the virtual format this year. Although there is no substitute for face-to-face interaction, the vir
As a previous optometry practice owner, I have been thinking about the vaccination question owners and staff haven’t had to confront until now: ‘Will you let customers into your practice for an eye examination or to browse for eyewear if they are not double- or even single-dose vaccinated?’
At the 2021 glaucoma-focused Ocular Therapeutics Evening (OTE), Auckland-based ophthalmologists Drs Hussain Patel and Divya Perumal highlighted New Zealand’s dearth of preservative-free eye drop options for their glaucoma patients.
Ciclosporin (Ikervis) has been listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) in Australia, saving around 7,500 severe keratitis patients with dry eye disease (DED) an estimated A$900 each per year, said Greg Hunt, Minister for Health and Aged Care.