News and Insights

Device-based treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction: where the evidence stands

Four device modalities target the meibomian gland dysfunction behind most evaporative dry eye. We set out the trial numbers — effect sizes, follow-up, adverse events, sponsorship — and the gradient between them, and argue that device choice should follow measurement.

Myopia control in 2026: what the trial evidence supports

Ordinary glasses correct myopia but do not alter its course. We set out the randomised-trial evidence for orthokeratology, dual-focus soft lenses and low-dose atropine — effect sizes, dropouts, adverse events, sponsorship — and what it means for New Zealand practice.

Myopia

Slowing Myopia in Children: How Every Modern Treatment Works — and the Evidence Behind It

A research-led guide to every modern myopia-control option for children — how each works and what the trial evidence shows — from the New Zealand Eye Research Centre.

Dry Eye

Rexon-Eye Quantum Molecular Resonance Electrotherapy for Dry Eye Disease

A research-based overview of Rexon-Eye quantum molecular resonance (QMR) electrotherapy for dry eye disease — its proposed mechanism and the prospective clinical evidence across mixed-type dry eye.

Dry Eye

Intense Pulsed Light (Eswin) for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Evaporative Dry Eye

A research-based overview of intense pulsed light (IPL) for meibomian gland dysfunction and evaporative dry eye, delivered on the Eswin platform — its mechanisms and the randomised-trial and meta-analytic evidence.

Dry Eye

Tixel 2 Thermomechanical Treatment for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction and Dry Eye

A research-based overview of the Tixel 2 thermomechanical device for meibomian gland dysfunction and evaporative dry eye — its mechanism and the prospective clinical evidence, including the Safir pilot trial.

Dry Eye

LipiFlow Vectored Thermal Pulsation for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

A research-based overview of LipiFlow vectored thermal pulsation for meibomian gland dysfunction — how it works, and what the randomised trials, meta-analyses and the American Academy of Ophthalmology assessment actually show.

Dry Eye

The Dry Eye Drop Formulary: Chemical Composition and DEWS III-Based Use

A clinical formulary of the dry eye drops, gels and ointments available at Rose Optometry — each mapped by its chemical composition to its intended use under the TFOS DEWS III (2025) management framework.

Myopia

Retinal Confusion: Rethinking the Central Mechanism in Myopia Management

An evidence-based look at retinal confusion: how disturbed contrast signalling across the central and peripheral retina may drive myopic eye growth, and what it means for modern myopia control.

Contact Lenses

Orthokeratology Lens Care Guide

Essential cleaning and maintenance routine for ortho-k lenses to ensure safety and long-term eye health.

Contact Lenses

Best Solution for RGP Lenses

Find the best cleaning solutions for rigid gas permeable lenses with expert-backed suggestions.

Keratoconus

Advanced Corneal Imaging and Keratoconus Monitoring

High-resolution imaging technologies enable early detection and precise monitoring of keratoconus progression for timely and effective clinical management.

Contact Lenses

AOSept vs Everclean: Which Hydrogen Peroxide Contact Lens System Is Better?

A complete comparison of two leading lens cleaning systems to help you choose the safest and most effective option.

Contact Lenses

Hydrogen Peroxide Lens Systems

Reusable contact lenses remain an important component of modern vision care, particularly for patients wearing rigid gas permeable (RGP), orthokeratology, and scleral lenses.