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Case Report 75-year-old Bronwyn Grech* presented to her community optometrist in 2021 with numerous large soft drusen and pigment changes in each eye, left greater than right. Additionally, in the left eye she was noted to have ELM and EZ abnormalities, drusenoid PED, and intraretinal hyper-reflective foci (IHRF) (Figures 8 and 9). Mrs Grech was pseudophakic in each eye and visual acuities were R 6/7.5; L 6/12.

Figure 1. Total1 Starter Fit Kit 2025. We all have everyday habits, from the simple to the complex; from those that serve us well to those that may be detrimental. How can these everyday habits be formed, changed or used to medical advantage? This article explores technology developments and communication opportunities that can help improve patient compliance when it comes to contact lens wear.

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Its deep tissue visualisation enables detailed assessment of retinal and choroidal structures, assisting clinicians in identifying microvascular changes at an earlier stage. Combined with advanced scanning speed and image clarity, it enhances diagnostic confidence and clinical efficiency in busy ophthalmic settings. Complementing this is the Microclear Sky whole eye imaging platform, which integrates anterior and posterior segment imaging into a unified workflow.

The findings, presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) annual meeting in Denver, Colorado, suggested treatment benefits of Izervay increased over time.1 In the GATHER1 study, patients received Izervay every month (EM) or sham for 18 months. In the GATHER2 trial, patients were given Izervay EM or sham for 12 months, after which they were re-randomised to Izervay EM or every other month (EOM) up to 24 months.

Recent months have seen a high level of activity across Tasmania, and it has been great to see such strong and sustained engagement from members as we continue to advance key priorities for the profession. This contribution is making a tangible difference in how we advocate on your behalf. Modernising the Spectacle Assistance Scheme A major focus has been the review of the Tasmanian Spectacle Assistance Scheme.

A patient came into clinic after his driver’s licence had been refused on the basis of his Esterman visual field. When I looked at the printout, the horizontal extent appeared to be well above the Austroads cut-off for a private licence. I asked two experienced ophthalmology colleagues and a couple of optometrists what they thought. All four agreed with me. Between us, we concluded that the licensing authority had probably read the field wrong.

For any ophthalmic practice, securing the right premises lease is a critical commercial decision. Whether opening a new clinic, relocating, or renewing an existing arrangement, the lease will shape occupancy costs, operational flexibility, and long-term business strategy. Yet leases are still too often treated as standard form documents – something to be finalised once the location is agreed. That approach carries risk.

Dr Jamie Chew, ophthalmologist and co-founder of i-scribe. In ophthalmology, small errors can have big consequences. A short consultation involves visual acuity measurements, intraocular pressure readings, imaging interpretations, medication adjustments, and surgical planning. As Aayushi Khillan writes, capturing this accurately isn’t optional; it underpins patient safety and continuity of care.

The mice study, published in Cell Reports Physical Science,1 tested soft contact lenses embedded with transparent electrodes capable of delivering targeted electrical signals through the retina to the brain. Unlike traditional brain stimulation techniques, which often require surgery or bulky external equipment, the lens-based system works through the eye using a method called temporal interference.