NZ Optics

12/05/2026

Celia and the awesome mahi done by the Painga Project was featured on Morning Report today 🙌

A Tamaki Makaurau charity is aiming to address what it calls a significant and ongoing gap in eyecare for children. The Painga Project chief executive, Sarah Corson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

07/05/2026

RANZCO NZ 2026 in Queenstown is in full swing! NZ Optics is stoked to have its own wee stand for the first time and we’re showcasing some original magazines from the ‘70s and ‘80s. If you’re here drop by to have a look and a chat, and take our quick readership survey (we’re very close to a coffee station and a magnificent view of the lake). Watch out for our full conference coverage in our July issue.

05/05/2026

We’re inviting you to take part in the NZ Optics 2026 Reader Survey to help us better understand how you use NZ Optics and how we can best serve Aotearoa’s eyecare community.

The survey only takes about five minutes to complete and your feedback will help inform our editorial direction, digital platforms and future initiatives.

As a thank you for your time:

$5 will be donated to The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ for every completed survey (capped at $2,000) -- just $25 can help restore sight to one person!

+ You can enter the draw to win a $500 Prezzy Card*.

Your survey responses are anonymous and entering the prize draw is optional.

Click here to take the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K2ZZCGQ

Ngā mihi nui,

The NZ Optics team

*Open to NZ residents 18+. Survey runs 1–31 May 2026. Complete the survey to go in the draw to win one $500 Prezzy Card (optional entry). One entry per person. Winner drawn 5 June 2026 at 10am NZT and notified by email. $5 donated per completed survey to The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ, capped at $2,000. Full T&Cs available on the survey page.

01/05/2026

📮 Our May issue is officially in the post!

The latest edition of NZ Optics is heading out now, packed with stories, research and practical insights from across the eye health community.

Inside this issue you’ll find:
👁️ Tips on how language matters when talking with patients
🤖 A deep dive into AI in eyecare — benefits, risks and regulation
📚 Education features including ANZGS 2026 highlights
🔬 Research on gene therapy, retinal disorders and weight‑loss drugs
🗞️ Sector news, clinical updates and more

Keep an eye on your mailbox — we hope you enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

👉 nzoptics.co.nz

29/04/2026

Did you catch Drs Julia Escardo-Paton and Rasha Altaie this morning? 👀

The cases include a boy who ate only hot chips, crisps and the occasional Nutella sandwich.

29/04/2026

Eyes4Everest is calling for volunteers for an upcoming trip marking the 60th anniversary of the Khunde Hillary Hospital. They need 8 more volunteers to make the trip happen!

22/04/2026

Silmo Next attracted crowds in 2025 - get ready for a changing future; we look forward to seeing what's new in 2026!

22/04/2026

🌏 Today is Earth Day, and ophthalmology has a role to play.

Choose your power today by considering sustainability in:
👁️ Anaesthetic, surgical or postoperative care considerations in cataract surgery
💉 Protective equipment, setting and injection considerations in intravitreal injections

Read our Sustainable Practice Guides 👉 https://ranzco.edu/sustainability/

Together, we can build a low-carbon healthcare system 🤝



VISION 2020/IAPB EyeSustain

16/04/2026

Please let your patients know that the 2026 FREE Public Dry Eye Education & Networking Event in being held in Auckland, Sunday 3 May, 10:30am till 3pm (morning tea and lunch provided). The Dry Eye Association NZ provides this opportunity for your dry eye patients and their supporters to gain valuable insights and connect with others facing similar challenges. Plus they give valuable insights into their journeys that help clinicians in their practice. There will be giveaways and prizes! Willing participants will need to scan the QR code to register. Limited spots available. Venue: Building 503, Main foyer, University of Auckland (Grafton Campus), Auckland Registration. For more information, please email dryeyeassocnz@gmail.com. NB: this event is for patients only, not ECPs

31/03/2026

👁️ It’s official — the monocle is back on the style radar!

Word from the global eyewear scene is that top designers are reworking this classic look as the “ultimate minimalist accessory” for 2026. Think smart materials, custom optics and a touch of old-world flair.

We’re intrigued — and maybe just a little tempted — to start practising our distinguished one-eyebrow raise. 😏

26/03/2026

📬 The April issue of NZ Optics is now in the mail and on its way to you!

This month’s issue is packed with timely research, clinical insight and practical learning from across New Zealand’s ophthalmic community, including:

🔹 The far‑reaching impact of vision loss in Aotearoa
🔹 NZ researchers leading the world’s first trial of a potential TED “cure”
🔹 The ongoing red‑light safety debate
🔹 A deep dive into stress and uveitis
🔹 Two optometrists’ journey to YAG laser certification
🔹 Real‑world effects of photobiomodulation for dry AMD
🔹 Inside the CLC lab: where bespoke contact lenses are born
🔹 CCLS 2026 coverage – Lei your eyes on these Eyeland Vibes
🔹 Profile: Dr Sarah Welch – where people and science meet

Plus research updates, business insights, style news and more.

Keep an eye on your letterbox — or head online to explore the latest issue.
👉 www.nzoptics.co.nz