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A new synthetic cornea that bio-integrates with the eye wall has been given the go-ahead for a corneal transplant trial in Israel, followed by further trials in Canada, the US, France, China and the Netherlands.
Well-known Kiwi glaucoma drainage device company Molteno Ophthalmic has been bought by Nova Eye Medical (formerly Ellex Medical Lasers).
Kerry Atkinson, optometrist and professional teaching fellow at Auckland University’s School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS), has been awarded the 2020 Dennis Pickup Clinical Educator Award.
Optique Line is celebrating 30 years in business, including 25 years supporting New Zealand’s independent optical industry.
Findings from the government’s recently released Health and Disability System Review reveal the poor state of our District Health Board (DHB) assets, especially their IT systems.
Following a long-term diet low in carbohydrates and high in fat and protein from vegetables may lower the risk of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) by 20%, a first-of-its-kind study has found. "A
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) has announced the new theme, Hope in sight, for its popular, annual World Sight Day online photo competition, designed to draw attention to avoidable blindness and vision impairment.
Coopervision has launched its much anticipated Biofinity toric multifocal contact lens in Australia and New Zealand.
The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) is currently canvassing opinion on two proposals: to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the annual recertification process for both dispensing opticians (DO) and optometrists; and the revision of the professions’ ethical standards.
Marking the 130-year anniversary of the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind, the Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni announced the government will provide a one-off grant of $430,000 to buy and distribute 3500 Alexa smart-speakers to those who need them.
Auckland coroner and part-time opera singer Dr Morag McDowell is the new health and disability commissioner,