A remarkably bright future together
The RANZCO Aotearoa New Zealand Branch Annual Scientific Meeting in Queenstown showcased scientific excellence, collegiality, and a diverse programme
Dr Liz Insull4 min read
Ophthalmology Comment
Coalition warns of risks to public ophthalmology training
Kaitiaki Hauora warns that increasing privatisation of public healthcare, particularly ophthalmology services, risks undermining the training of future specialists and the sustainability of the
Jocasta Whittingham2 min read
Putting some muscle into it – ANZSS 2026
The Australian and New Zealand Strabismus Society’s (ANZSS) annual meeting featured distinguished speakers Prof Andrea Molinari and Prof Fiona Rowe, covering str
Julia Escardó-Paton7 min read
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Hamilton-based vitreoretinal specialist Dr Stephen Guest explains how Optos’ ultra-widefield imaging technology is making a difference to his practice and his patients. By Lesley Springall for Optos.
Lesley Springall for Optos4 min read
Raising the bar in corneal sensitivity assessment
Advances in corneal aesthesiometry, including a new non-contact device by a NZ ophthalmologist, are improving assessment of corneal sensitivity in dry eye disease
Ally Xue, Jennifer Craig6 min read
Let’s get phygital
This article explores 'phygital' technology, combining physical and digital elements, and its application in optometry, from virtual try-on eyewear to
Jeremy Wong3 min read
Book review: Ophthalmic Drug Delivery: Advancement, Industrialization Prospect and Applications by Neelesh Kumar Mehra
'Ophthalmic Drug Delivery' is a comprehensive compendium of ocular pharmaceutical research, emphasising industrial and regulatory requirements to translate innovations from
Professor Ilva Rupenthal2 min read
A case of pigmented paravenous retinochoroidal atrophy
Dr Arvind Gupta shares a case study of this rare retinochoroidal atrophy
Dr Arvind Gupta3 min read
From scalpel to shared care: the power of collaboration
A recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease has added an unexpected dimension to my personal and professional journey.
Trevor Gray4 min read
Mind the gap – EBITDA explained
This article explains how buyers value an optometry practice for sale, focusing on adjusted EBITDA. It details key adjustments and levers like profitability and multiple that drive the
Danielle Winstone7 min read
Corneal CXL: the nurse leading the charge of the (UV) light brigade
Dublin advanced nurse practitioner Diana Malata explains how Ireland's nurse-led crosslinking (CXL) programme has accelerated care for keratoconus patients,
Diana Malata6 min read
Focus on paediatrics: CXL, ROP and more
This article reviews advances in paediatric blepharokeratoconjunctivitis treatment, the cost-effectiveness of keratoconus screening and crosslinking
Dr Elizabeth Conner4 min read