100 injections. 1 million sights.
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...
In the flash of an eye
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...
March is Glaucoma Awareness Month
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...
Clinical trial success
A new drug to treat GeographicAtrophy in Macular Degeneration Southern Eye Specialists was recently involved in a clinical trial that has resulted in a new drug pegcetacoplan being approved by the FDA in the USA. This is the first drug approved in the world to treat...
To sleep, perchance to dream…
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...
March is Glaucoma Awareness Month
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...
Ready player one?
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...