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Our mission is to end preventable blindness, creating solutions addressing access and affordability

oDocs Eye Care is a revolutionary and innovative New Zealand based medical technology company. Our mission is to end preventable blindness globally by creating devices with increase access and affordability of eye care. oDocs Eye Care is recognised globally winning numerous international and national awards. It is a leader in the field of smartphone based ophthalmic diagnostic tools.

17/06/2025

👁️‍🗨️June is Cataract Awareness Month – a time to reflect on the importance of early detection and equal access to eye care.

Cataracts remain the leading cause of blindness globally, especially in communities with limited access to eye care. They’re treatable with timely diagnosis, yet sadly many still go without the care they need.

We developed the oDocs nun to help make eye examinations more accessible. Here, our director, Dr Hong, carries out a routine eye check using the device on a patient in Borneo — the kind that can change lives when done early.

09/06/2025

We're on the news! 🎥📰

oDocs and VistaVision were recently featured on TVNZ for our telerobotics project, breaking down barriers in eye care – especially for remote and rural communities. National trials were recently conducted at Dargaville Medical Centre and Te Hau Ora O Ngāpuhi (THOON) clinic in Kaikohe.

We are proud to be part of the future of accessible ophthalmology. 👁️💪

🔗Read the accompanying news article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/04/robotic-device-could-break-down-eyecare-barriers-in-remote-areas/

03/06/2025

Co-founder and Director Ben .ben came down from Tāmaki last Friday and we thought it would good opportunity to get some photos with the team in Ōtepoti (missing Glenn)! 🤝✴️

29/05/2025

Come join our friendly partners at Otago Vision Specialist for a delightful evening in Queenstown.

15/05/2025

Due to popular demand, we’re now offering the ultimate eye care bundle – Now USD2,200 👁️🌟

Get the best of both worlds with this powerful diagnostic combo:
• oDocs nun – Smartphone-based retinal imaging
• Portable Slit Lamp (S150) – For anterior segment exams on the go

Compact, versatile, and perfect for clinics, fieldwork, or telehealth setups.

Normally USD2,400 if purchased separately – now only USD2,200 when you bundle!

🔗 Available now at odocseyecare.shop (link in bio)

01/04/2025

Our physical handbooks have finally arrived! The paperback copies will be sent out shortly to those who filled in the interest form. If you are based in Ōtepoti Dunedin, this will be personally dropped off by me (Vzynn) and those in other cities will receive theirs via post.

Thank you to all those who have downloaded the ebook so far! We appreciate the support 📖🩵

14/03/2025

Proud to finally launch The Otago Handbook of Ophthalmology! 📣💥

Written by oDocs Eye Care Co-founder Dr Hong, and Dr Aqeeda Singh, this free handbook is designed for GPs, optometrists, and healthcare professionals to navigate eye conditions with confidence.

Featuring diagnostic guidelines, triaging protocols, an ophthalmic pathology atlas, and more—this is your go-to resource for delivering quality eye care.

📥 Download your free copy on our online store today!
🔗 https://odocseyecare.shop/products/the-otago-handbook-of-ophthalmology-free-pdf

10/03/2025

Happy World Glaucoma Week / Glaucoma Awareness Month here in NZ! Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness and about 50% of those with glaucoma are unaware they have it. When was the last time you got your eyes checked? 👀

04/03/2025

Over the summer, our Director of Research, Dr Renoh Chalakkal conducted the tele-robotics trial at Choithram Netralaya Hospital in India alongside the study’s academic advisor, Dr Jaspreet Dhupia, Senior Lecturer from the University of Auckland.

Over 100 real patients took part of this trial! They had specialists who joined virtually from New Zealand controlling the imaging devices located in India remotely from New Zealand, while patients at the Choithram side were supported by a local optometrist. Renoh and Jaspreet were there for a week to assist with setup and to train the local optometrists to use the system.

Exciting start to our proposed Telerobotics project, with domestic trials in Dargaville to follow later this year. 🔜

06/02/2025

Last but not least, this is Dr Sheng C Hong, our esteemed Director & Co-founder. A visionary behind oDocs, Hong oversees the big picture alongside Ben, ensuring our mission to revolutionize eye care stays on track.🌟

In addition to his leadership role, Hong is a consultant ophthalmologist at Dunedin Hospital, specialising in cornea, anterior segment, and cataract. He also keeps a full schedule conducting private clinics in Dunedin and at Otago Vision Specialist in Queenstown.

Outside of his medical and business endeavors, Hong has a passion for crafting his own homemade fly lures and fly fishing along the Mataura River and in the high country. When time allows, he flexes his creative side by filming and editing his fishing adventures on TikTok @ surgeonfishing. 🎣⚕️

04/02/2025

Of course, we can’t forget our brilliant Director & Co-founder, Dr Ben O’Keeffe. Ben is more widely known as NZ’s most capped test rugby referee and frequently travels the world as part of his job. In the last year alone, he has visited South Africa, Thailand, Japan, England, Italy... and the list goes on!

As a medical doctor, he has special interests in ophthalmology, musculoskeletal medicine and cosmetic medicine. He has also started a new venture into opening an aesthetics clinic in Auckland under *pssst* bookings are open~!

02/02/2025

Our next team member spotlight is on Dr. Renoh Chalakkal, our one and only Director of Research!

Renoh has been leading our strategic research initiatives for the past five years, driving innovation in ophthalmic technology. His recent work focuses on clinical trials for tele-robotics and the oDocs Nun IR, transforming virtual eye care consultations in India and New Zealand. These advancements are paving the way for improved access to specialist eye care, particularly in remote and underserved communities.

But Renoh isn’t just a visionary researcher—he’s also a wicketkeeper-batsman for the East Coast Bays Cricket Club in Auckland! Whether he’s behind the stumps or at the crease, he brings the same sharp reflexes and strategic thinking to the field as he does to his research. 🏏🔬

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Dunedin
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Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+648003436464

Website

https://odocseyecare.shop/, https://odocs-tech.com/

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oDocs Eye Care is a New Zealand based technology company with a mission to transform mobile eye care. oDocs won numerous national and international awards, and is a leader in the field of smartphone based ophthalmic diagnostic company.

Founded in 2014 by Dr Hong and Dr O’Keeffe, it was the first social enterprise in New Zealand providing open-source medical equipment. The concept immediately attracted global attention which led to the launch of the open-source files.

The company is a strong supporter of a variety health initiatives locally and abroad. In 2017, the company launched MedicMind, an online platform for the development of Artificial intelligence.