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Southern Eye Specialists provide regular Insights and Updates for our readers. These newsletters are valuable resources for New Zealand’s optometrists and GPs.

Stephanie’s incredible race

May 24, 2023 | Team

There’s been a bit of a celebration at the SES office with the news that our admin support superstar Stephanie Rattray came away with two gold medals in the New Zealand Para Cycling Championships in April.

4S Video – Exciting times in Geographic Atrophy treatment – Dr James Borthwick

Apr 5, 2023 | 4S Videos

Beginning with a discussion of the signs and symptoms of Macular Degeneration Geographic Atrophy (GA), Dr James...

Welcome Dr Wong

Mar 23, 2023 | Team

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of Dr Dickson Wong to the Southern Eye team. With a global outlook, local viewpoint, and an individually focused perspective, his expertise and experience are a perfect fit for the work here.

The eyebrow raiser

Mar 15, 2023 | Eye Care

When it comes to injuries, activities like weightlifting or undertaking high speed or high-pressure activities without good eye protection can result in retinal detachment. Often, with modern equipment and expertise, we can reattach the retina using a surgical procedure. Back in the 1930s however, it wasn’t so easy.

To sleep, perchance to dream…

Mar 8, 2023 | Eye Conditions

As humans have increasingly become a species of city-dwelling indoor workers we have become exposed to less natural light during the daytime, and less darkness during the night. This disruption to our circadian rhythm has been linked to a range of negative impacts for healthy sleep.