We beat our personnel best! SES put our best feet forward (and then around and around) in February and came second in the country in the Aotearoa Bike Challenge (50-199 staff category for all health organisations). It was a fantastic ride. After...
Looking back on Stuart’s journey Southern Eye patient Stuart celebrated 100 intravitreal injections recently, the big occasion marked with delicious cake, happy smiles, and great sights. Intravitreal injections are an ongoing treatment that help keeps a number of...
Garlic, leeks, wine, and bile… While that headline may read like a menu item from the latest molecular gastronomy restaurant it’s actually the ingredients of an eye salve recipe from medieval times. What’s even more interesting – it may actually have been effective....
We’re recruiting for a clinical trial investigating a potential new eyedrop for the treatment of pterygium (this is a wedge-shaped growth that extends onto the cornea of the eye). Who can take part? • Adults aged 18 years and over • Have a diagnosis of...
New study opens doors of perception Research has revealed a notable variation in the speed people ‘see’ moving images. The study out of Trinity College in Dublin has found that some people perceive more information per second than others. To test this, researchers...
We’re excited to announce the northern expansion of Southern Eye Specialists. Marlborough, Tasman, and North Canterbury residents can expect greater support with their vision requirements after our recent acquisition of Graeme French Ophthalmology in Blenheim. “We...
About Us History Tour Team Values Partners Sponsorship Services & Specialities Laser Surgery Eye Conditions Insights/News News Fact sheets FAQs Referrers Login Contact Us 6 things to remember about cataracts One of the most common eye conditions in over 40s,...
A patient reports on an odd sight in our rivers… For one curious SES patient and keen fisherman, the colour of local trout provided the inspiration for a deep dive into the eye health of fish. Mention ‘fisheye lens’ and most people will probably start thinking...
Our new myopia clinic has opened here at Southern Eye Specialists. It runs for one afternoon per fortnight, with the potential to expand the service for increased demand. This clinic meets a growing need for preventative care for young children and for myopia patients...
