by Lucy Goodman | Jul 27, 2022 | Evidence base, News
In 2022, researchers from the Community Eye Health team (Pushkar Silwal, Renata Watene, Jacqueline Ramke) were commissioned to prepare a detailed report that summarises the state of eye care services in Aotearoa New Zealand. The report highlights that while New...
by Lucy Goodman | Jul 7, 2022 | General, News, Population-based eye health survey
A pilot eye health survey and eye exams in East Central Auckland (Orakei, Panmure and Glen Innes) on Maori and Pacific people uncovered significant unmet need. Telusila Moala-Mafi Vea is the Community Survey Coordinator for the Community Eye Health team. She holds a...
by Lucy Goodman | Jun 8, 2022 | News, Vision bus Aotearoa
On Friday 10th June, The University of Auckland will host the official launch of the long-awaited Vision Bus Aotearoa. The Vision Bus Aotearoa is an initiative of the School of Optometry and Vision Science, made possible with philanthropic support, that provides...
by Lucy Goodman | Nov 15, 2021 | News, Vision bus Aotearoa
Benefactors Peter and Rae Fehl describe the story behind their generous donation towards the Vision Bus Aotearoa project–a mobile optometry clinic that will bring eye care services to people who may not otherwise be able to access them. Read the full story here....
by Lucy Goodman | Oct 8, 2021 | Community spectacle scheme, News
The University of Auckland School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS) has received two significant donations in support of its Community Spectacle Scheme, ensuring more New Zealanders can access glasses. Read the full story in the October 2021 edition of NZ...
by Lucy Goodman | Sep 23, 2021 | Community spectacle scheme, News
A Community Spectacle Scheme recently launched by the University of Auckland is helping make eye care more accessible to all New Zealanders. Read the full story here.
