Lasers, eclipses and other photic retinopathy risks
Photic retinopathy, first described in the 17th century, requires careful history and examination for an accurate diagnosis.
Dr Arvind Gupta and Kenny Wu7 min read
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Photic retinopathy, first described in the 17th century, requires careful history and examination for an accurate diagnosis.
Colour, clip-on cool and the importance of affordability... Lesley Springall uncovers the latest in eyewear trends at this year's Silmo Paris.
Auckland’s recent ophthalmology hui, led by Dr Justin Mora for the Australian and New Zealand Eye Foundation (ANZEF), was hailed a success by both organisers and its Māori and Pasifika med school part
Operating a successful practice requires so much more than just clinical expertise. One of the biggest challenges for business owners is balancing time working on their business – not just in it.
Time, money and reduced productivity – this is what a spectacle remake costs a store, optical laboratories and customer. With the precision required – and intricate balance of priorities needed for a pair of specs to perform to their full potential – it has long been accepted that remakes are unavoi
Retina Specialists’ winter educational evening for optometrists had both genes and gems on the menu.
A 74-year-old insulin-dependent diabetic went for his diabetic retinal screening (DRS) last year but was told his retina could not be seen due to cataracts. They advised him to go to the eye clinic to arrange surgery.
Glaucoma management has traditionally been focused on medical therapy as initial treatment with intensification until maximum tolerated medical therapy (MTMT) is reached. Often patients end up taking multiple eyedrops several times a day, which can sometimes lead to issues with side effects and adve
As I stepped off the plane onto the sun-kissed shores of Hamilton Island for the 2024 meeting of the Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (AUSCRS), I couldn’t help but feel a blend of excitement and mild dread. After all, I was about to immerse myself in a whirlwind of cutting-ed
Re:Vision’s first minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) dry lab workshop provided keen optometrists with a unique opportunity to put their surgical skills to the test. A bit like speed dating, optometrists moved between six stations, inserting Glaukos’ latest iStent infinite and Preserflo as we
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus recurrence: risk factors and long-term clinical outcomes
On a chilly August evening, Greenlane Eye Clinic proudly hosted its inaugural seminar on emergency eyecare, aimed at enhancing collaboration between community optometrists and our acute eyecare team. The event began with a warm welcome from our hospital team, including optometrists Richard Johnson,