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December Newsletter 2018

Read about the latest advancements at the School of Optometry and Vision Science Dear Colleagues Welcome to the tenth and final issue of the SOVS newsletter for 2018. First, congratulations to the final year students who graduated on 16 November! The school wishes you...
An update from London

An update from London

I can’t believe I’ve been here for three months… My research and study leave has given me a terrific opportunity to reengage with UK-based vision research.  In particular I’ve been working at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London to start a clinical trial of the treatment...
Graduation 16 November

Graduation 16 November

On Friday 16 November our students graduated from the BOptom at a ceremony held at the Auckland Town Hall. Special mention must be made of the following awards: Anna Pritchard Prize for Optical Dispensing, for excellence in optical dispensing, to Anil Manju NZCO Prize...
PhD Student Wilson Pan in USA

PhD Student Wilson Pan in USA

Wilson Pan was awarded a grant from The Sir John Logan Campbell Medical Trust.  This medical fellowship was established in 2016 to help outstanding early to mid-career researchers further their health and medical studies overseas. In November Wilson attended the...
Students visit the Blind Foundation

Students visit the Blind Foundation

Pictured from left: Professional Teaching Fellow Michele O’Hanlon and Part V students During the year, all final-year BOptom students visit the Blind Foundation to perform Low Vision Enhancement examinations, increasing their knowledge, awareness and skills in this...