NZ Optics

16/07/2026

Great video from GNZ featuring two of our glaucoma prescribing optometrists

Learn how glaucoma prescribing optometrists are helping more New Ze...

30/06/2026

🎉 The July issue of NZ Optics is out now!

This month's bumper issue is packed with the latest news, research and insights from across New Zealand's ophthalmic community.

🔍 Highlights include:

✅ Extensive coverage of RANZCO NZ 2026 from Queenstown
✅ ARVO 2026 coverage, including the latest developments in AI, gene therapies and vision research
✅ Award-winning vision researcher Dr Rose Tan discusses her work to detect diabetic retinopathy earlier and help prevent vision loss.
✅ A deep dive into New Zealand's growing cataract surgery backlog and the debate around outsourcing
✅ A special Focus on the Ocular Surface feature exploring advances in corneal sensitivity assessment
✅ The latest developments in myopia management, glaucoma research and dry eye treatment
✅ Industry news, practice updates, appointments and style trends

📖 Read the July issue now at: www.nzoptics.co.nz/magazines

29/06/2026

University of Auckland Giving Day supporting the Vision Bus Aotearoa today!!
Donations matched x 2🫶

Support the Vision Bus Aotearoa this Giving Day, bringing free eye care to schools around Auckland

22/06/2026

EIKANCE low-dose atropine eye drops are now available in New Zealand.

The prescription-only medicine, supplied by Aspen Pharma, is dispensed through NZ pharmacies in three concentrations — giving optometrists and ophthalmologists more flexibility when managing myopia progression in children. The single-use, preservative-free formulation is designed for paediatric use.

If you have concerns about a child's worsening myopia (short-sightedness), speak with your eyecare professional about whether low-dose atropine may be an appropriate option.

In partnership with Aspen Pharma: https://www.eikance.co.nz/

Prescription medicine. Always follow your healthcare professional's advice.

15/06/2026

🎉 Survey Winner Announced! 🎉

A big congratulations to Vivian Edgar from Vivian Edgar Optometrist, Te Puke, the winner of our $500 Prezzy Card from the recent NZ Optics Readership Survey 👏

Thank you to everyone who took part — your feedback plays a key role in helping us improve what we do for the NZ eyecare community.

Stay tuned for more from NZ Optics!

08/06/2026

We’re live! 🎉

Our new NZ Optics website is now up and running — with a fresh look, better search and a much improved experience across desktop and mobile.

Behind the scenes, it’s a big upgrade too, bringing everything into one place and setting us up for new features in the months ahead.

Have a look around and let us know what you think.

👉 https://nzoptics.co.nz/

03/06/2026

The June issue of NZ Optics is out now 👁️✨

This month’s issue explores some of the most important conversations shaping eyecare in Aotearoa right now—from access and funding to innovation and collaboration across the sector.

Inside, you’ll find:
• A closer look at how public investment could expand access to eyecare
• Insights into emerging clinical approaches like nurse-led crosslinking
• Real-world stories from across New Zealand and beyond

Plus, plenty more across clinical, research and business topics for the ophthalmic community.
👉 Read the full issue online now: https://nzoptics.co.nz

01/06/2026

🙏 Thank you to everyone who took part in our Readership Survey — we really appreciate it!

We’re now reviewing your feedback and can’t wait to share what we’ve learned, along with details of the donation made possible by your participation 👏

The Prezzy Card draw is on 5 June, so keep an eye on your inbox!

28/05/2026

The end of the pink, blue era! Will we spot these drivers in Gucci eyewear soon? 👀😎

It has been announced that Gucci will become title partner to Alpine in 2027, with the team set to race under a new banner as well as taking on the Gucci colour scheme.

26/05/2026

LAST CHANCE to take part in the NZ Optics 2026 Reader Survey!!

We'd love to hear from you to help us better understand how we can best serve Aotearoa’s eyecare community.

The survey only takes about five minutes to complete and your feedback will help inform our editorial direction, digital platforms and future initiatives.

As a thank you for your time:

$5 will be donated to The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ for every completed survey (capped at $2,000) -- just $25 can help restore sight to one person!

+ You can enter the draw to win a $500 Prezzy Card*.

Your survey responses are anonymous and entering the prize draw is optional.

Click here to take the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K2ZZCGQ

Ngā mihi nui,

The NZ Optics team

*Open to NZ residents 18+. Survey runs 1–31 May 2026. Complete the survey to go in the draw to win one $500 Prezzy Card (optional entry). One entry per person. Winner drawn 5 June 2026 at 10am NZT and notified by email. $5 donated per completed survey to The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ, capped at $2,000. Full T&Cs available on the survey page.