Retina Specialists Winter Education Evening 2023
After the success of our events in 2021 and 2022, Retina Specialists is again hosting a special education evening in August 2023 for eye care professionals.
Goodbye to Dr Narme Deva
Dr Narme Deva is leaving Retina Specialists. We wish her all the best for her future endeavor.
Retina Specialists Winter Education Evening 2022
After the success a similar event last year, Retina Specialists is again hosting a special education evening in August 2022 for eye care professionals.
Retina New Zealand Interview with A/P Andrea Vincent
An interview on A/P Andrea Vincent discussing the status of inherited retinal dystrophy in New Zealand
Non-Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration with Subretinal Fluid
Dr Leo Sheck wrote an article on subretinal fluid in non-neovascular age related macular degeneration. This article is available free of charge on the New Zealand Optics website.
The role of anti-VEGF in the management of proliferative diabetic retinopathy and diabetic vitreous haemorrhage
This post will explore the role of anti-VEGF injections in the management of proliferative diabetic retinopathy. It will cover the effect of anti-VEGF on diabetic retinal neovascularization and vitreous haemorrhage. It will also address the common concerns regarding the use of anti-VEGF in proliferative disease, including the risk of tractional retinal detachment (crunch) and the danger in loss to follow up.
Early Onset Drusen - Part I (updated)
Part I of a multi series on early onset drusen, updated to include the latest in research on the role of complement factor H in the genetics of early onset drusen
Insight from DRCR.net protocol W and PANORAMA study for non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy
This is a discussion of the role of anti-VEGF injections in the treatment of moderate to severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy without macula oedema
Cancelled - August 2021 Journal Club @ Retina Specialists
Information on our August 2021 Journal Club
Retina Specialists Winter Education Evening 2021
Retina Specialists is hosting a special education evening in August 2021 for eye care professionals.
Optimal Management of Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy
This is a discussion on the non ICG angiography diagnosis of PCV, and a comparison of EVEREST II and PLANET studies on the role of PDT in the treatment of this disease.
Glaucoma New Zealand Professional Symposium 2021
Dr Leo Sheck is an invited speaker for the Glaucoma New Zealand Professional Symposium on 16 May 2021. He discussed the role of genetic testing on complex diseases, including glaucoma
Risk Factors for Macula Subretinal Haemorrhage in Patients with Neovascular AMD
Many patients with neovascular AMD are on anti-coagulation. This piece will discuss the risk factors of haemorrhage in neovascular AMD, and explore if anti-coagulation will affect the risk of macula haemorrhage
Cause of Vision Loss in Patients with Neovascular AMD under Anti-VEGF Therapy
A discussion on the causes of vision loss for patients with neovascular AMD treated with anti-VEGF, and how this can inform future treatment decisions.
Risk of Recurrence of Neovascular (wet) AMD Following Cessation of Anti-VEGF Injections - an Update
A discussion on the latest data available regarding the risk of recurrence in neovascular age related macula degeneration following cessation of anti-VEGF injections
Early Onset Drusen - Part II
Our second post on this topic will discuss a number of conditions that can mimic early onset drusen.
Early Onset Drusen - Part I
Part I of a multi series on early onset drusen. This is on the different types of early onset drusen
Research, Opinions and Practice News
This section contains regular updates on the latest research in retinal diseases, and our opinion on their management.
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