Patterns in refractive error and treatment delay in keratoconus – an Australian study Bobba et al PloS one, 1932-6203,2024 Jan 11, Vol19. Issue 1 Review: This study provides valuable insights into
British producer, TV presenter and author Richard Osman, perhaps most known to the New Zealand public for his best-selling crime series The Thursday Murder Club, was born with nystagmus. Reflecting on life with the condition, Osman told Level Playing Field that it has probably made him kinder and ha
Seeking to improve engagement and co-management of patients, Counties Manukau SuperClinic hosted an inaugural optometry open evening. Inspired by private practices’ CPD evenings, Counties optometris
Many workers in industries such as healthcare, trades and services, retail, hospitality and sales, require uniforms. But when it comes to workwear trends, there’s a growing emphasis on comfort and personal style. In hybrid environments, some adopt more casual clothing that reflects their individuali
How often do we stop to consider what can be dispensed vs what should be dispensed, asks Virgilia Readett.
Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections, laser panretinal photocoagulation and intravitreal corticosteroid implants are clinically used to resolve diabetic macular oedema (DMO), the most common cause of vision loss in diabetic retinopathy (DR) patients.
It was a pleasure to review Therapeutic Targets for Diabetic Retinopathy: A Translational Approach (first edition). Authored by Professor Weiye Li and Associate Professor Jingfa Zhang, the textbook has 10 chapters and presents an ophthalmic basic science summary of diabetic retinopathy from the voic
Hobart, Tasmania was the host for the 31st annual scientific meeting of the Australia New Zealand Glaucoma Society (ANZGS). I, however, joined from the comfort of my own home, over Zoom. As always, it
Staffing has been a major talking point for many of our clients in the past few months and we know businesses right across New Zealand are having similar issues. The market is tough and businesses are having to manage competing priorities for their time and resources. A permanent staff member might
Diabetic macular oedema (DMO) is a common complication of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and a leading cause of vision impairment¹. It is characterised by the accumulation of fluid in the macula, resulting from the rupture of the retinal barrier. The integrity of the retinal barrier is compromised by hyp
Interventional glaucoma is reshaping the management of glaucoma, write Drs Perumal and Chew, sharing insights from a recent international round table meeting.
Keratoconus is a progressive corneal ectasia, characterised by corneal thinning and protrusion, in a cone like manner, causing irregular astigmatism. The reported prevalence of keratoconus varies between ethnicities with high rates in Middle Eastern, Indian and Māori populations.
