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...
Well done to our Love to Ride participants. We love to ride our bicycles! Clocking up 4,610 points for their collective cycling trips, the Southern Eye Specialists team came in third in the 50-199 staff health sector division for Canterbury in the New Zealand-wide...
Now’s the time to lock in eye health tests As you may know, March is Glaucoma Awareness Month here in New Zealand. This is when there’s an increased push to raise awareness in how Kiwis understand the disease, how treatments are researched, and how we should all be...
Eyes playing tricks on you? Virtual reality is changing how we ‘view’ the world – and sometimes not for the better, either. The technology, while opening new worlds for many, also comes with a big drawback for some. That’s due to the sense of nausea it can produce,...
