Vitreoretinal research review November 2025
Dr Moaz Alshaikhi reviews three retinal studies including one on a new sustained-release anti-VEGF treatment
Dr Moaz Alshaikhi5 min read
Optometry Comment
NZ Optics begins new chapter
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.
Staff reporters3 min read
When happy-go-lucky goes awry
LINK: https://www.nzoptics.co.nz/live-articles/in-the-dark/
Trevor Plumbly4 min read
Save Sight 2025 Innovations in Eye Health
Clinicians from across New Zealand recently gathered at Park Hyatt Auckland for the 2025 Save Sight Society Conference. Organised by ophthalmologists Drs Sarah Hull and Mo Ziaei, the packed one-day event featured 29 presentations covering the latest in eye research, surgery and care.
Dr Charisse Kuo5 min read
A roadmap to independent practice
https://nzoptics.co.nz/live-articles/ccls-2025-talking-collaboration/
Renee Lunder8 min read
Hot topics with Retina Specialists
https://www.nzoptics.co.nz/live-articles/covid-associated-with-amn-spike/
Susanne Bradley6 min read
Uncovering the secrets to driving Christmas footfall and sales
Throughout the retail calendar, I’ve noticed that window displays are changed frequently to align with various events. In fact, if you take a closer look, you'll find that each month has its own celeb
Siu Yin-Shing5 min read
Adlers Physiology of the Eye by Leonard Levin
Adler's Physiology of the Eye is now in its 12th edition and, as someone who studied ophthalmology using a much earlier edition, it is easy to appreciate how this has evolved into a veritable masterwork. Although now a substantial 819 pages, it is fortunately still a manageable and portable single v
Reviewed by Professor Charles McGhee3 min read
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LINKS: https://www.nzoptics.co.nz/live-articles/case-study-ms-naaion-none-of-the-above/
Lesley Springall for Auckland Eye5 min read
New tube designs a big step forward in glaucoma surgery
In choosing from the expanding list of options for glaucoma surgery, we should be seeking to optimise efficacy, safety and consider costs. An ideal glaucoma operation immediately results in: a stable
Dr Jesse Gale6 min read
Oculoplastics 2025 update
Effects of upper eyelid blepharoplasty on perceived attractiveness, success and healthSönmez M, Solmaz I, Ertan EKorean J Ophthalmol. 2024 Aug 16;38(6):437–440 Review: A total of 210 observers (53.2%
Dr Sid Ogra5 min read
ONZ who we are
LINK: https://www.nzoptics.co.nz/live-articles/how-does-covid-19-affect-the-eye/
A/Prof Moira McInerney3 min read