MDNZ is 10 years old this year. Jai Breitnauer talks to three wet MD patients who have benefited from the organisation’s support, to find out about their experience of diagnosis and what life’s like for them now.
Christchurch optometrist John Veale looks beyond the hype of high technology, presenting low-tech solutions to some of the challenges of low vision. A simple first step to ensure a low vision patient
Ultimately, business and exit planning isn’t just about money. This is particularly true for the owner operated businesses common among optometry practices. A well thought-out exit strategy will allow owners to ensure their legacy can survive; in terms of the business’ ongoing success and their own
Auckland Eye’s popular Orakei Bay Events Centre dinner served up a healthy dose of insights alongside a delightful dinner. Many local optometrists attended the evening for networking and CPD with a side of Lipiview. I, for one, left feeling relieved to know my meibomian glands are in good nick.
The Acute Eye Service (AES) is the busiest sub-speciality department within one of the busiest outpatients departments in New Zealand, the Eye Department at Auckland’s Greenlane Clinical Centre.
Central Tokyo seemed a fitting location for the 17th International Myopia Congress (IMC), bringing delegates from across the world to the Japanese capital before the wider eyes of the world focused on
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‘Dave the drainlayer’ was driving his digger at the new development last week. I hadn’t seen him at the practice for more than five years.
Men can be a challenging section of your client population. On one hand, you have your reluctant shoppers; those who find it difficult to merely step through your doors (or are dragged over by their significant other!).
Dr Carole Poloso was completing the final stage of her ophthalmology master’s degree at the Pacific Eye Institute, University of Fiji, when Susanne Bradley talked to her about her journey into eyecare in the Pacific.
Myopia is the most common ocular problem internationally and prevalence is increasing. Research suggests myopia currently affects 23% of the world population, with estimates of 49% affected by 2050. The World Health Organisation identifies myopia within its top five priority eye diseases. Increasing
Optometrists, DOs and industry professionals from near and far gathered at the Stamford Plaza in Auckland for Essilor’s latest New Zealand training event.