In 1976, Robert Randall took on the United States government and won. Diagnosed with glaucoma and having tried conventional medication, the only treatment that offered him relief was cannabis. Fighting for the right to legally use his medication, the Superior Court of the District of Columbia sided
Your vision, purpose, values and culture guide and inspire your employees. Business owners usually have a strong sense of the behaviours and attitudes that are important to them, which they hope will permeate throughout their organisation.
Historically, referrals to Blind Low Vision New Zealand (BLVNZ) have mainly been made by ophthalmologists and optometrists when a patient’s vision reached the qualifying threshold of 6/24 or 20⁰ of vision in the best corrected eye.
Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) has historically been considered a subtype of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). It is characterised by recurrent serosanguinous maculopathy,
It was a case of third time lucky for the 2021 Glaucoma New Zealand (GNZ) Symposium. After two postponements over the past year, the symposium successfully went ahead at Alexandra Park in Auckland on 16 May.
Counties Manukau ophthalmologist Dr Jim Stewart has made a heartfelt plea for shorter referrals from optometrists for their glaucoma patients.
Recurrent nAMD after discontinuation of VEGF inhibitors managed in a treat-and-extend regimen
I have been in hospital. I have been counting my blessings, thankful to be in the hands of people who know what to do when things go wrong. I have been counting blessings not just for me but for all of us, lying there in hospital, watching all those immensely capable doctors, nurses, specialists and
Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) is the fourth most common retinal disease¹. But unlike other common retinal diseases, CSCR commonly affects working-age people and can result in significant morbidity. Although many cases of CSCR resolve spontaneously, persistent subretinal fluid in CSCR beyon
As cold weather begins to blanket the Southern Hemisphere, your patients are likely to be thinking about their winter sports activities. While some might be well-versed in the eyewear niche required to enjoy these adventures, others will require assistance when it comes to purchasing the goggles, su
All practices should have a business plan, which for small or medium-sized practices could be as simple as a one-page document. A larger and more complex practice with multiple revenue streams will likely have a more comprehensive plan, with several contributors providing input. The benefits include
This year’s worldwide celebration of orthoptics is approaching, with 21 member countries of the International Orthoptic Association planning to promote the uniqueness of orthoptists’ work on the first Monday in June (coinciding with the Queen’s birthday public holiday in New Zealand).
