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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.
Welcome Dr Wong
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
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…
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.
March is Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma Awareness Month is here again and, with it, another great reminder for those over 40 to get regular eye health checks.
Leading the way
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...
Welcome to our new GM
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...