A former flying optometrist in the Australian outback is now behind the wheel of New Zealand’s first custom-built mobile optometry service.
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Local study finds keratoconus ‘extremely common’ in Down syndrome
A new study conducted in New Zealand has revealed keratoconus is prevalent in 30% to 38% of people with Down syndrome, suggesting that screening may be worthwhile for people with the genetic disorder.
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Phaco and surgeon contamination risks amid COVID-19
Aerosol and spatter generation in some ophthalmic procedures has been a concern during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Kiwi researchers have found no visible contamination above the neckline of cataract surgeons performing phacoemulsification.
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Prominent George & Matilda figure among changes to OA national board
George & Matilda Eyecare’s (GME) Dr Margaret Lam is one of two newly appointed national directors to the Optometry Australia (OA) board.
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