In September, I had the privilege of chairing the third annual Hospital Optometrist Peer-Support (HOPS) Conference at the Rydges Wellington Airport Hotel. The event opened on a beautiful spring morning, the sort that makes you pause and take in the crisp air and bright skies before stepping inside.
I recently had the privilege of joining 15 of our members as well as MSO’s Olivia Ashley, at ADONZ’s first dedicated low-vision workshop in Auckland. Over two full days, we shared knowledge, challenged our thinking and enjoyed plenty of laughs, making this an event that will be remembered for a long
This year, artificial intelligence (AI) was the central theme of Silmo Next, with its Futurology space and new Village Tech area inviting visitors to experience the future of optics via connected eyewear, automated examinations, virtual reality, intelligent store-management systems and more.
When I wrote a review of anti-presbyopia drops in December 2021’s issue, I felt sure we were soon to be swamped with myriad pharmaceuticals – real and cloned – to rid us of one of life’s greatest inconveniences: the dreaded presbyopia. Strangely, that does not appear to have happened – I have not he
Christmas parties are a hotbed of entertainment for HR consultants to write their memoirs on ‘the stupid things people do’, so here are some top tips to avoid earning a starring role.
“I’ve tried progressives before – they just didn’t work for me.” It’s a sentence many dispensing opticians (DOs) have heard before, often delivered with a sense of finality. But what if a past failure doesn’t need to be the end of the story? With the right approach, tools and product knowledge, it’s
Clinical and cultural insights were plentiful at Halloween-themed ADONZ conference in Christchurch...
British actor Tim McMullan (62), perhaps best known for playing Atticus Pünd in the BBC mystery dramas Magpie Murders and Moonflower Murders, has blepharophimosis syndrome, a rare genetic condition giving him distinctive-looking eyes.
The 2025 Specsavers Clinical Conference (SCC2025) was a glitteringly green affair, attracting nearly 1,000 optometrists from across Australia and New Zealand, from inside and outside Specsavers, to the Grand Hyatt Melbourne.
With so many aspects of managing a health practice to juggle in your busy day, it can be difficult to know what to prioritise. First and foremost is the clinical component – ensuring your patients receive the highest quality of care. Alongside this come the myriad operational responsibilities: makin
The impression Silmo Paris 2025 leaves you with is that change is everywhere and happening at a pace that is absolutely mind-boggling… and slightly frightening. But there is opportunity, positivity and an industry gearing up to transition into a future where elements, such as smartglasses, will like
Non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAAION) is a condition where blood flow to the optic nerve is suddenly reduced, causing damage and sudden vision loss, like a stroke affecting the optic nerve.