Stars and their eyes… Dr Mike Barratt
NASA astronaut Dr Michael Barratt's vision changes aboard the ISS helped identify spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS). NASA continues research into
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Patients reveal eye-exam barriers
A New Zealand-led study found routine eye examinations were generally well tolerated, but positioning for slit-lamp examinations and OCT caused difficulties for patients with neck or back pain, a bigg…
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Metabolites linked to high myopia
Five blood metabolites may represent potential therapeutic targets for preventing high myopia, according to an international study led by Soochow University researchers in China.
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A remarkably bright future together
The RANZCO Aotearoa New Zealand Branch Annual Scientific Meeting in Queenstown showcased scientific excellence, collegiality, and a diverse programme
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A taonga for future generations of RANZCO NZ
RANZCO NZ has approved commissioning a korowai to represent the branch at ceremonial occasions, symbolising leadership, continuity, and identity within Aotearoa New Zealand.
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RANZCO NZ 2026 presentation award winners
The RANZCO NZ meeting recognised award winners for best posters, presentations, and videos. Categories included junior medical staff, nurses, and topics like keratocon
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Kiwi registrar's rare double medal honour
Dr Vidit Singh is the first RANZCO trainee to receive both the College’s Cedric Cohen Medal and the Filipic-Greer Medal
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Deeper insights with swept-source imaging
The Topcon Triton2 swept-source OCT platform images deeper ocular structures, including the choroid, with a 1,050nm wavelength.
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App helps patients navigate eye surgery
A new patient engagement app, 'eyejourney', is being introduced to Australia and could reach New Zealand. It guides cataract and refractive surgery patients through their treatment
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NZ endothelial cell culture research forges ahead
New Zealand researchers have reached a significant milestone in developing cultured corneal endothelial cells to treat corneal dysfunction
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Presbyopia-correcting ICL arrives in New Zealand
A new presbyopia-correcting implantable collamer lens (ICL), EVO Viva, is now available in New Zealand for certified
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Helios expands with Elixir integration
Helios, oDocs Eye Care’s app for patient-ophthalmologist communication, has updated with a refreshed UI and integration with Elixir, New
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