NZ Optics

22/07/2025

TVNZ's 1News is jumping on the cataract-delay bandwagon (better late than never!) with an FB post to viewers asking them to let 1News know if they've been affected by delays (see below). Will be interesting to see what happens... For more on what's happening in this area, check out the latest stories at nzoptics and search 'CPAC'.

02/07/2025

July's bumper issue should be with you now, or all subscribers (print and online) can check it out at https://nzoptics.co.nz/magazines/. Packed full of news and views, this month's issue also has all the highlights, news and pics from RANZCO NZ in Rotorua, delves into synaesthesia and pathological myopia, reviews what is 'good' insurance cover and Trevor Plumbly's back with his humorous look at the blinder side of life. Enjoy!

28/06/2025

Catching up with the Marchon team in Sydney before checking out this year's ODMA fair! More in August's issue!

04/06/2025

June's issue should be with you now, or all subscribers (print and online) can check it out at https://nzoptics.co.nz/magazines/. Packed full of news and views, this month's issue also takes a look at Australia's bewildering delay in scope expansion, ARVO 2025's highlights, the importance of patient involvement in dry eye disease management and the lack of leadership optometry needs to survive and thrive. Enjoy!
Oh and please don't forget to fill in the CL Prescribing Survey to put NZ on the map for the first time - https://contactlensprescribing.com/.
All the best, Lesley, Susie and the rest of the NZ Optics team! 🙂

29/05/2025

A few early snaps to whet your appetite for what’s on and what’s new at RANZCO NZ 75th ASM 2025 in beautiful Rotorua. More in July’s mag!

19/05/2025

Myopia Awareness Week starts today! 👀

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17/05/2025

Dr Francesc March de Ribot on toxoplasmosis and vision loss in NZ 👇

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/parasite-spread-by-cats-may-have-cost-10000-new-zealanders-their-sight/52OUMX5R4NGIHGSSXL6MRRK7WM/ Parasite spread by cats may have cost 10,000 New Zealanders their sight

University of Otago says 40,000 people have ocular toxoplasmosis, one in four seriously.

13/05/2025

Voting is now open for ODMA's 2025 Awards and there's a few Kiwis on the list (Little Peach, Good Grf, VMD and Essilor's Vineet Chauhan, as well as some of our bigger ANZ suppliers of course, Eyes Right Optical, Device Tech, DFV, Zeiss, EssilorLuxottica, Hoya), so check it out and vote for your faves if you can: https://www.odmafair.com.au/odmafair-awards-vote-open
Voting closes 30th May and the winners will be announced at ODMA Fair on Friday 27th June 2025. Good luck all!

12/05/2025

Details are out about the keynote speakers at this year's Asia-Pacific Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Society (APSPOS) Congress, which is being held in Brisbane from June 29 to July 1 2025 and is being organised by our own Professor Shuan Dai. Themed “Inspiring Collaboration”, Prof Dai is hoping as many Kiwi eyecare professionals as possible attend.
See https://apspos2025.com.au/ for more!

APSPOS 2025, Asia Pacific Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Society Congress 2025 will take place in Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from 29 June – 1 July 2025.

30/04/2025

FREE Public Dry Eye Education & Networking Event in Auckland –please let your patients know!

After a successful inaugural event in 2024 - https://nzoptics.co.nz/live-articles/ded-it-s-personal/ - The Dry Eye Association NZ is back with another opportunity for your dry eye patients and their supporters to gain valuable insights and connect with others facing similar challenges. Plus there will be giveaways and prizes! Please let your patients know and if they are keen to come, please ask them to scan the QR code or use the link below to register. Limited spaces available.

Date: Sunday, 18th May 2025
Time: 10:30 AM till 03:00 PM (morning tea and lunch provided)
Venue: Building 503, Main foyer, University of Auckland (Grafton Campus), Auckland
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/dry-eye-association-new-zealand-public-education-networking-event-tickets-1313263930769

For more information, please email dryeyeassocnz@gmail.com.
NB: this event is for patients only, not ECPs

29/04/2025

May's issue is out and should be with you now, and you can check it out online at https://nzoptics.co.nz/magazines/. Packed full of news and views, May's issue also has a new column 'Consult Corner' featuring optoms' questions to a couple of featured ophthalmologists, all the happenings from CCLS 2025, the 2025 Excellence in Ophthalmology and Vision Research Awards, a detailed look at how faricimab is making a difference in one deprived London region, changes to employment laws that could affect you and how your practice could provide an 'engaging optical retail experience'. Plus we've circulated a hard copy of the CL Prescribinng Survey - https://contactlensprescribing.com/ - which needs to be filled in by as many optometrists as soon as possible, please. Enjoy! And if you do miss a story, just keep an eye on our website - https://nzoptics.co.nz/. All the best, Lesley, Susie and the rest of the NZ Optics team! :)

04/04/2025

Did you know you can make submissions on the Ministry of Health's review of the regulations of the NZ health workforce NOW? Go to https://www.nzoptics.co.nz/live-articles/submission-sought-on-moh-review/ to find a discussion document and summary of the review, submission closing dates and links to the online submisison form.