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A view from the Pacific: a conversation about eye care with Telusila Moala-Mafi Vea

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 among three population groups living in this area.  Telusila Moala-Mafi Vea is the Community Survey...
The wheels on the Vision Bus are going round

The wheels on the Vision Bus are going round

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...
UoA news: Vision bus gets the green light from generous benefactors

UoA news: Vision bus gets the green light from generous benefactors

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....
NZ Optics: Generous gifts to improve equity

NZ Optics: Generous gifts to improve equity

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...
UoA News: Making eye health more equitable

UoA News: Making eye health more equitable

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.
International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness: Lack of evidence fails indigenous people worldwide

International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness: Lack of evidence fails indigenous people worldwide

by Lucy Goodman | Sep 9, 2021 | Evidence base, Indigenous service delivery, News

International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, September 2021 By Jacqueline Ramke and Hugh Bassett, International Centre for Eye Health Globally, there are an estimated 370 million Indigenous people, living in 90 countries. Marginalisation, displacement and...
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