Expert guidelines for fungal endophthalmitis in the Asia-Pacific region
Fungal eye infections affect millions globally, with an especially high incidence in South and Southeast Asia. Yet, unlike…
Media Insider: Former Real Housewife of Auckland seeks legal advice after Eye magazine editor-in-chief’s email
The email alleged that an integrity issue was at play. “We appreciate your understanding and continued support in…
Inflammation control can protect against AMD-like retinal damage
University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have shown that reducing chronic inflammation can significantly protect against age-related macular…
Discovery of unexpected mechanism may help improve healing across muscle injuries
At the cellular level, the mechanics of how muscle tissue repair occurs gets complicated. There are significant differences…
HDC finds Health Canterbury delays left eye patient permanently blind
Macular degeneration is an eye condition which caused blurred vision or reduced central vision, similar to what is…
VR raises eye temperature and thickens protective tear layer
A new real-time imaging study reveals that VR gaming rapidly reshapes the eye’s protective tear layer, raising its…
Study clarifies how biliary atresia overlaps with multiple congenital syndromes
Biliary atresia (BA) represents one of the leading causes of pediatric liver failure, often requiring surgical intervention or…
Northland farmers eye $150m windfall as Fonterra shareholders vote on Lactalis deal
The sale, which includes a long-term agreement for Fonterra to sell milk and ingredients to Lactalis, is expected…
Wireless retinal implant restores sight in patients blinded by advanced macular degeneration
In a landmark study, a wireless retinal implant helped most participants with severe vision loss regain the ability…
Convicted Christchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison seeks return to Canterbury
The Parole Board agreed to release him from prison in June this year, subject to several conditions, including…
Hawke’s Bay rugby player Teilah Ferguson finds new purpose after eye injury
She recalls the moment she was walking to the car with her mum to head to the hospital.…
Te Puke man secures future for late father’s prosthetic eye collection
He had been trained and began his work at Burnham Military Camp during World War II before continuing…