How disposable are disposable contact lenses?
Ever since disposable lenses became a thing, Naomi Meltzer has wondered what impact this has had and is having on our environment. So she decided to find out.
Naomi Meltzer7 min read
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Ever since disposable lenses became a thing, Naomi Meltzer has wondered what impact this has had and is having on our environment. So she decided to find out.
A 52-year-old South-East Asian female presented to clinic for a routine eye exam. She had been experiencing some near blur and a constant gritty sensation in both eyes; otherwise, she had no notable symptoms. Her last medical exam was six months prior and she had hypercholesterolaemia that was under
With Glaucoma New Zealand’s annual public awareness campaign ‘Eye Believe’ running in conjunction with World Glaucoma Week (6-12 March) this month, low vision consultant Naomi Meltzer shares some
A 16-year-old Filipino male was referred to an ophthalmologist in British Columbia, Canada, with a gradual decline in vision in both eyes (right eye 6/48; left eye 6/21) with floaters. He was diagnosed with bilateral cataracts and listed for surgery to the right eye. His undilated retinal exam was r
Social media has become a primary marketing tool for businesses of all sizes, across every industry and in every corner of the globe. While it would seem that the healthcare sector, particularly optometry, has been hesitant to get on board, the obvious benefits have begun to sway practice marketing
In our village there has been a sign in the hair salon window for a long while now: ‘Senior stylist wanted’. The first one was printed off in the usual fashion on an A4 sheet of paper and taped up in
Early detection of glaucoma saved the sight and the remarkable career of late US senator and pioneering astronaut John Glenn (1921-2016).
We all know that prioritising accessibility is crucial in enabling access to healthcare for all. It’s the right thing to do, but it’s also good for your business.
As dispensing opticians (DOs), not only are we the frame and lens experts, we are also the adjustment experts. The prescription, frame and lens recommendation may be excellent, but if the adjustment is poor, the glasses are being set up to fail. It’s a skill that takes practice to refine, but one of
According to Perkins School for the Blind, the oldest school for the blind in the US, in 1921, having lost his sight in an accident, James Biggs painted his walking stick white to make it more visible to the cars driving near his home. The idea spread globally over the next decade or so. But, aside
Of all the things we’ve had enough of lately, screen time is surely one. We might be navigating endless spreadsheets, overlapping Zoom meetings, frustrating home schooling, or helplessly doom-scrolling at midnight, but we’re also extremely fortunate to be able to learn and connect online.
Outer space may be filled with wondrous mysteries and the promise of discovery, but a forgiving environment for the human eye it is not.