Surgical advances, clinical research and specialist news for New Zealand ophthalmologists and eye care professionals.
This article explores 'phygital' technology, combining physical and digital elements, and its application in optometry, from virtual try-on eyewear to
'Ophthalmic Drug Delivery' is a comprehensive compendium of ocular pharmaceutical research, emphasising industrial and regulatory requirements to translate innovations from
England and Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton, diagnosed with strabismus at birth and later impaired depth perception, achieved an elite football career thanks to early eyecare and multiple surgeries. She now advocates for eye health awareness.
A UK multicentre trial found daily 0.01% atropine eye drops significantly reduced myopia progression and eye growth in children compared to
New research links glucosamine, a joint pain supplement, to a 25% higher likelihood of progression from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to
Clinician-scientists identified bacterial pathogens linked to poorest outcomes in postprocedural acute endophthalmitis, potentially supporting faster, personalised treatment and improving patient
Scientists developed brain-stimulating contact lenses that produced antidepressant-like effects comparable to fluoxetine (Prozac) in a mouse model of depression
A new version of the WCO Alcon Dry Eye Wheel features the latest recommendations from the TFOS DEWS III report
An AI-assisted audit found nearly 3,000 peer-reviewed biomedical papers contain fabricated references, with the rate growing significantly. This
New research links glucosamine, a joint pain supplement, to a 25% higher likelihood of progression from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to
Staff reporters · 23 Jun 2026
This article explores 'phygital' technology, combining physical and digital elements, and its application in optometry, from virtual try-on eyewear to
Jeremy Wong · 25 Jun 2026
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