Why is KeepSight effective?
An excerpt from Optometry Australia's Optometry Connection Magazine - July issue. Written by Dr Joseph Paul, Head of Professional Services at Specsavers Australia New...
Kiwis with diabetes unaware of their risk of eye disease
A survey of 123 members of the Diabetes New Zealand community has revealed a shocking lack of knowledge around diabetic retinopathy, despite many members...
Glaucoma NZ: A hub for patient-centred care
Glaucoma NZ CEO Pippa Martin explains what happens after patients are referred to the patient support body.Â
Although it is more common for Glaucoma NZ...
The year ahead – Glaucoma New Zealand
As we start another year, we speak to professionals across the eye health industry to understand the challenges, opportunities, trends and priorities for the...
The year ahead – The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ
As we start another year, we speak to professionals across the eye health industry to understand the challenges, opportunities, trends and priorities for the...
Glaucoma in New Zealand Maori and Pacific Peoples
Dr Hussain Patel explores the prevalence of glaucoma within New Zealand, particularly the very low rates of glaucoma in Maori and Pacific peoples.
New Zealand data reveals importance of same day visual field performance
Across Specsavers’ New Zealand practices, same day visual field performance consistently measures above clinical benchmarking standards, providing optometrists with confidence of detecting urgent conditions,...
Prof Jennifer P. Craig at the Glaucoma NZ Professional Symposium – Glaucoma and Dry...
Professor Jennifer P. Craig spoke about the relationship between glaucoma and dry eye in her presentation at the Glaucoma NZ Professional Symposium in Auckland last month.
Building a Pacific Eye Care Workforce
The Pacific is a unique geographical challenge when it comes to staffing a medical workforce. Vast distances of ocean are dotted with approximately 25,000...
CASE STUDY: Diabetic Retinopathy in the Pacific
Diabetes is one of the major public health challenges of the 21st century. It is estimated that 463 million people worldwide are currently affected...