Paediatrics for dispensing opticians – part 1: the growing eye
For the practicing DO, an understanding of the growth of the human visual system is vital to the management of young eyes, says Grant Hannaford.
Grant Hannaford5 min read
Optometry Features
RANZCO NZ 2024: Old challenges, new thinking
Ophthalmic nurse Claire McPhail reports on the rise of nurse-led clinics, AI in cataract surgery, avoiding burnout and more.
Claire McPhail6 min read
Cataracts, oculoplastics, moving medal lectures and more…
Tackling challenges, controversies and change, Dr Lize Angelo covers May’s "incredible" RANZCO NZ meeting.
Dr Lize Angelo8 min read
Ocular genetics and karma
ARVO Friedenwald Award winner Dr Anand Swaroop, discusses photoreceptors, karma and why people are like proteins.
Drew Jones8 min read
Vision research – morning, noon and ARVO
An overview of ARVO 2024 by first-time attendee, optometrist and vision researcher Dian Zhuang.
Dian Zhuang5 min read
Stars and their eyes … Halsey
American singer-songwriter Ashley Nicolette Frangipane (Halsey) received a slew of new autoimmune disease diagnoses after giving birth to her first child in 2021, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), Sjögren's syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and postural orthostatic tachycardia syn
Staff reporters1 min read
A ‘hot pot’ of ocular insights
More than 150 optometrists attended the Hyundai Marine Sports Centre in Auckland in April for Eye Institute’s autumn seminar. As well as a spectacular sunset, guests were treated to a ‘hot pot’ of ophthalmic CPD and delicious platters.
Susanne Bradley4 min read
Building stronger community connections
Embracing the communities we serve and live in is not only good business practise, it is also an important contribution towards making the world a better place.
Renee Lunder9 min read
Natural therapies for blepharitis
Participants in a trial using castor oil treatment for blepharitis were enthusiastic but solutions lie in the long game.
Catherine Jennings5 min read
Brendan Thompson’s true north
Departing Specsavers NZ director Brendan Thompson, who sold his independent practices to Specsavers when it first entered the country, sat down with Susanne Bradley to discuss his optometry journey, e
Susanne Bradley6 min read
Second success for Silmo Singapore
Silmo Singapore is well worth the stop, writes Angela Mitchell, sharing highlights and learnings about progressive lens design.
Angela Mitchell3 min read
Ophthalmology, the future and beyond: opportunities and challenges for humanity
Technological triumphs and evidence-based caution: essential components on the ophthalmologic odyssey
Dr Eugene Michael and Angie Hu13 min read