From gorillas to codfish: an extraordinary second practice
Paediatric ophthalmologist Dr Jan-Tjeerd de Faber shared stories from his parallel career as a zoo ophthalmic consultant, performing cataract surgery on
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From gorillas to codfish: an extraordinary second practice
Paediatric ophthalmologist Dr Jan-Tjeerd de Faber shared stories from his parallel career as a zoo ophthalmic consultant, performing cataract surgery on
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Professor Dame Helen celebrated in style
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Putting some muscle into it – ANZSS 2026
The Australian and New Zealand Strabismus Society’s (ANZSS) annual meeting featured distinguished speakers Prof Andrea Molinari and Prof Fiona Rowe, covering str
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Putting some muscle into it – ANZSS 2026
The Australian and New Zealand Strabismus Society’s (ANZSS) annual meeting featured distinguished speakers Prof Andrea Molinari and Prof Fiona Rowe, covering str
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