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6 Sep 17

RANZCO statement on healthcare funding and eye injections

“The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) welcomes the current debate about healthcare funding in New Zealand....

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10 Aug 17

Ophthalmologists condemn Channel 7 report on behavioural optometry

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) has today reacted to the recent Channel 7 News report...

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19 May 17

Positive indications on ophthalmology waiting list backlog, but more to be done, say ophthalmologists

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) says that there are indications from a number of district...

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19 May 17

RANZCO responds to Southern DHB ophthalmic incidents review

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) welcomes the publication of the Review of 34 ophthalmic (eye)...

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20 Mar 17

How an eye exam saved my life

Everyone knows that regular eye exams are important to ensure healthy vision, but for both Dennis Hewitt and Dean Randall...

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15 Mar 17

When the ‘silent thief of sight’ strikes in children

Known as the silent thief of sight due to its slow and ‘silent’ progression, glaucoma is a common eye disease...

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30 Jan 17

Ophthalmologists warn of the impact of UV exposure on children’s eye health

As the beginning of the school year approaches, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is warning...

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5 Jan 17

RANZCO supports the formalisation of AONANC

RANZCO supports the formalisation of the Australian Ophthalmic Nurses Associations National Council (AONANC) During RANZCO’s annual Congress in November 2016,...

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23 Dec 16

Ophthalmologists welcome announcement of funding to clear District Health Board waiting lists

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) welcomes the Ministry of Health’s announcement of additional funding for...

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1 Dec 16

Ophthalmologists disappointed at NSW government’s lack of action on dangerous eye ball tattooing

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) has today reacted with disappointment following the release of the...

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