How light, sight and circadian rhythm affect your shut-eye How are you sleeping? It seems like many of us suffer from disrupted sleep and the effects this has on our day-to-day life. There are many causes (and cures) for the problem – and one simple solution is right...
What you can do to help Glaucoma Awareness Month is here again and, with it, another great reminder for those over 40 to get regular eye health checks. While our aging population means more New Zealanders than ever will develop glaucoma, with preventative screening...
Dr. Genevieve Oliver wins RANZCO Award Southern Eye Specialists’ Dr Genevieve Oliver was commended for her inspiring work as Chair of Women in Ophthalmology in an award ceremony held at this year’s RANZCO Annual Congress. Presented annually to a RANZO Fellow who has...
Meet Simon Templeton With a range of high-level experience in the health sector, our new General Manager brings a patient-focused balance to business sustainability. We are proud to announce the arrival of Simon Templeton at Southern Eye Specialists. After previous...
A new artificial cornea is tested An innovative approach to artificial corneas is proving far from disagreeable for test subjects, with reports that 20 people have had their vision improved thanks to corneal transplants made from pig collagen. Whether the damage...
A unique exhibition at SES In August we welcomed friends, family and associates to the opening of an exhibition of some simply stunning artwork. Believed to be the first exhibition of its kind in a NZ ophthalmology clinic, As far as the eye can...
Fresh from a Fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre (UPMC), Dr Elizabeth Conner has returned to her hometown and joined the team at SES as a paediatric ophthalmologist and corneal surgeon. The 13-month long...
SES presents at the RANZCO Scientific Meeting At the latest RANZCO event a number of interesting presentations were given, and although we are biased, one of the best was on pharmacy systems and eye drop calculations by our very own SES Ophthalmic Technician Daniel...
How screen time is affecting young eyes Dry eye is a common condition that is usually experienced by the elderly. However, with a rise in screen time, be it for entertainment or education, we are increasingly seeing symptoms of the condition in younger patients. Many...
