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...
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...
10 underlying health conditions an eye exam can uncover Aside from checking your vision and the health of the eye itself, a regular eye examination is also important as a wider wellbeing check. That’s because, just as your neck bone’s connected to the head bone, as...
The high-diving feats of Sonora Carver Retinal detachment usually occurs due to changes in the vitreous, which is the clear, jelly-like substance that fills the cavity within the eyeball. The vitreous naturally shrinks and pulls away from the retina with age, and this...
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...
…and the bartender says, “Am I seeing things?” Bad jokes aside, many people aren’t aware of the difference between the multiple occupations of eye care. Read on to learn about who to see, and when you need to see them. For some people it can be somewhat confusing...
We celebrate a century of treatments In June we celebrated a remarkable milestone for Florence Davidson – her 100th intravitreal injection. With family arriving from throughout the South Island to mark the occasion, the day was filled with balloons, cake and plenty of...
New technology brings relief Taking the battle to dry eye Near the end of 2019 we launched an exciting new service to Christchurch – IPL technology that delivers fast, effective relief to dry eye and other eye conditions. A lot of work has gone in behind the scenes...
