Associate Professor Mark Elder, Our people, University of Otago, Christchurch

Clinical Associate Professor
Ophthalmologist

MB ChB MD FRANZCO FRACS

Mark's interests are in cornea and external disease, paediatrics and cataract surgery.

He is the Ophthalmology convenor for the 5th Year undergraduate programme: Orthopaedics and Advanced Medicine.

He was recently HOD for the Department of Ophthalmology, Christchurch Hospital and served on the Christchurch Hospital Management Committee and the Credentialing Committee and the Deputy Chair of the Staff Association.

Mark has held many College positions including Examiner (for the last 16 years), Chair of the Education and Qualification Committee and more recently, Senior Inspector and Chair of the Board of Pathologists.

He sat on the Overseas Trained Specialist assessment panels for Ophthalmology both in NZ and Australia for many years.

He undertook postgraduate studies at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children, London.

He also worked at the St John Ophthalmic Hospital, Jerusalem and was the Hospitaller for New Zealand. He is a Commander of the Order of St John. He has been a consultant to UNICEF and worked in Bosnia during the war.

He has published over 50 first name papers, 16 book chapters, written one book.

Publications

Hung, Y.-C., Morris, A., & Elder, M. (2019). Anticoagulation and cataract surgery. New Zealand Medical Journal, 132(1500), 25-28. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal Journal - Research Article

Darlow, B. A., Elder, M., Kimber, B., Martin, J., & Horwood, L. J. (2018). Visual outcomes of untreated retinopathy of prematurity in young adults born in 1986. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 54(Suppl. 1), (pp. 15). doi: 10.1111/jpc.13881 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Darlow, B. A., Elder, M. J., Kimber, B., Martin, J., & Horwood, L. J. (2018). Vision in former very low birthweight young adults with and without retinopathy of prematurity compared with term born controls: The NZ 1986 VLBW follow-up study. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 102, 1041-1046. doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2017-311345 Journal - Research Article

Darlow, B., Elder, M., Kimber, B., Martin, J., & Horwood, L. J. (2017, November). Visual outcomes of untreated retinopathy of prematurity in young adults born in 1986. Verbal presentation at the Paediatric Society of New Zealand 69th Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch, New Zealand. Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

Elder, M. J., Rawstron, J. A., & Davis, M. (2017). Hyperbaric oxygen in the treatment of acute retinal artery occlusion. Diving & Hyperbaric Medicine, 47(4), 233-238. doi: 10.28920/dhm47.4.233-238 Journal - Research Article

2019

Journal - Research Article

Hung, Y.-C., Morris, A., & Elder, M. (2019). Anticoagulation and cataract surgery. New Zealand Medical Journal, 132(1500), 25-28. Retrieved from https://www.nzma.org.nz/journal

2018

Journal - Research Article

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

2017

Journal - Research Article

Elder, M. J., Rawstron, J. A., & Davis, M. (2017). Hyperbaric oxygen in the treatment of acute retinal artery occlusion. Diving & Hyperbaric Medicine, 47(4), 233-238. doi: 10.28920/dhm47.4.233-238

Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs

2015

Journal - Research Other

Darlow, B. A., Horwood, L. J., Woodward, L. J., Elliott, J. M., Troughton, R. W., Elder, M. J., Epton, M. J., Stanton, J. D., Swanney, M. P., Keenan, R., Melzer, T. R., McKelvey, V. A., Levin, K., Meeks, M. G., Espiner, E. A., Cameron, V. A., & Martin, J. (2015). The New Zealand 1986 very low birth weight cohort as young adults: Mapping the road ahead. BMC Pediatrics, 15, 90. doi: 10.1186/s12887-015-0413-9

2014

Journal - Research Article

Darlow, B. A., Marschner, S. L., Donoghoe, M., Battin, M. R., Broadbent, R. S., Elder, M. J., Hewson, M. P., … Graham, P., McNeill, N. J., … on behalf of the Benefits Of Oxygen Saturation Targeting-New Zealand (BOOST-NZ) Collaborative Group. (2014). Randomized controlled trial of oxygen saturation targets in very preterm infants: Two year outcomes. Journal of Pediatrics, 165(1), 30-35. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.01.017

2010

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Raniga, A., & Elder, M. J. (2010). Post operative visual loss following non-ophthalmic surgery: A New Zealand perspective. Proceedings of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) Annual Scientific Meeting. Retrieved from http://www.conference.co.nz/index.cfm/anzca10

2009

Journal - Research Article

Raniga, A., & Elder, M. J. (2009). Dietary supplement use in the prevention of age-related macular degeneration progression. New Zealand Medical Journal, 122(1299). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/122-1299/3709/content.pdf

Journal - Research Other

Robinson, L., McKellar, M., Fitzharris, B., & Elder, M. (2009). Topical mitomycin C for the local treatment of a primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the palpebral conjunctiva [Letter to the editor]. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, 37(9), 891-892. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2009.02173.x

2008

Journal - Research Article

Pick, Z. S., Leaming, D. V., & Elder, M. J. (2008). The fourth New Zealand cataract and refractive surgery survey: 2007. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, 36, 604-619. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2008.01869.x

Pick, Z. S., Stewart, J., & Elder, M. J. (2008). The New Zealand ophthalmology workforce 2008. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, 36, 762-766. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2008.01874.x

Darlow, B. A., Elder, M. J., Horwood, L. J., Donoghue, D. A., Henderson-Smart, D. J., and on behalf of the Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network. (2008). Does observer bias contribute to variations in the rate of retinopathy of prematurity between centres? Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, 36(1), 43-46. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2007.01652.x

2007

Journal - Research Article

Elder, M., Steven, D., Beasley, S., & Wium, D. (2007). Unplanned overnight hospital admission after strabismus surgery. New Zealand Medical Journal, 120(1260). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/120-1260/2681/content.pdf

Toh, T., Morton, J., Coxon, J., & Elder, M. J. (2007). Medical treatment of cataract. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, 35(7), 664-671.

2006

Journal - Research Article

Elder, M., Leaming, D., & Hoy, B. (2006). New Zealand cataract and refractive surgery survey 2004. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, 34(5), 401-410.

Elder, M., Rahman, A. M. A., & McLay, J. (2006). Early paracentral visual field loss in patients taking hydroxychloroquine. Archives of Ophthalmology, 124(12), 1729-1733.

Morris, A., & Elder, M. (2006). Uveitis, drugs, and the HLAB27 antigen. New Zealand Medical Journal, 119(1230). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/119-1230/1887/content.pdf

Journal - Research Other

Stack, R. R., & Elder, M. J. (2006). Surgical masks may reduce serious postoperative cataract complications [Letter to the editor]. ANZ Journal of Surgery, 76(4), 279.

2005

Journal - Research Article

Stack, R., Elder, M., Abdelaal, A., Hidajat, R., & Clemett, R. (2005). New Zealand experience of I125 brachytherapy for choroidal melanoma. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, 33(5), 490-494.

Rawstron, J. A., Burley, C. D., & Elder, M. J. (2005). A systematic review of the applicability and efficacy of eye exercises. Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 42(2), 82-88.

2004

Journal - Research Article

Elder, M. J., & Stack, R. R. (2004). Globe rupture following penetrating keratoplasty: How often, why, and what can we do to prevent it? Cornea, 23(8), 776-780.

Hidajat, R. R., Hidayat, J. R., McLay, J. L., Elder, M. J., Goode, D. H., & Pointon, R. C. (2004). A fast system for reporting the Farnsworth-Munsell 100-hue colour vision test. Documenta Ophthalmologica, 109(2), 109-114.

McMurray, C. J., Burley, C. D., & Elder, M. J. (2004). Clear lens extraction for the treatment of persistent accommodative spasm after head trauma. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, 30(12), 2629-2631.

Elder, M. J., & Suter, A. (2004). What patients want to know before they have cataract surgery. British Journal of Ophthalmology, 88(3), 331-332.

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Elder, M. J. (2004). An eye for fatigation [Council Lecture]. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, 32(2), 126-130.

Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Hidayat, R., Hidajat, R., McLay, J., Goode, D., & Elder, M. (2004). An innovative system for rapidly reporting the FM 100-hue colour vision test. New Zealand Medical Journal, 117(1192). Retrieved from http://journal.nzma.org.nz/journal/117-1192/855/content.pdf

2003

Journal - Research Article

Stack, R. R., Vote, B. J. T., Evans, J. L., & Elder, M. J. (2003). Bilateral ptosis caused by localized superficial eyelid amyloidosis. Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 19(3), 239-240.

Hidajat, R. R., McLay, J. L., Elder, M. J., Goode, D. H., Morton, J. P., & Burley, C. D. (2003). A comparison of two patient-friendly ERG electrodes. Australasian Physical & Engineering Sciences in Medicine, 26(1), 30-34.

Hidajat, R. R., McLay, J. L., Burley, C. D., Elder, M. J., Morton, J. D., & Goode, D. H. (2003). Influence of axial length of normal eyes on PERG. Documenta Ophthalmologica, 107(2), 195-200.

Elder, M. J., & Leaming, D. (2003). The New Zealand cataract and refractive surgery survery 2001. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, 31(2), 114-120.

Stack, R. R., Burley, C. D., Bedggood, A., & Elder, M. J. (2003). Unilateral versus bilateral medial rectus recession. Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, 7(4), 263-267. doi: 10.1016/S1091-8531(03)00117-4

2001

Chapter in Book - Research

Elder, M. J. (2001). Surgical management of scleritis. In P. Mccluskey (Ed.), Scleritis. (pp. 117-124). London: BMJ Books.

Journal - Research Article

Elder, M. J., & Mora, J. (2001). The Latanoprost monotherapy survey in New Zealand, 2000. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, 29, 368-369.

McKellar, M. J., & Elder, M. J. (2001). The early complications of cataract surgery: Is routine review of patients 1 week after cataract extraction necessary? Ophthalmology, 108, 930-935.

2000

Journal - Research Article

Elder, M. J., Tarr, K., & Leaming, D. (2000). The New Zealand cataract and refractive surgery survey 1997/1998. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology, 28, 89-95.

1999

Chapter in Book - Research

Elder, M. J., & Dart, J. K. G. (1999). The Dry Eye. In G. Burnstock & A. Sillito (Eds.), The Innervation of the Eye. (pp. 257-293). Zurich: Harwood Academic Publishers.

Elder, M. J. (1999). Corneal Transplantation. In G. Burnstock & A. Sillito (Eds.), The Innervation of the Eye. (pp. 235-255). Zurich: Harwood Academic Publishers.

Journal - Research Article

Hadden, O. B., Ring, C. P., Morris, A., Morris, A. T., & Elder, M. J. (1999). Visual, refractive and subjective outcomes after PRK for myopia 6-10 diotropes using the Nidek laser. J Cat Refract Surg, 25, 936-942.

Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles

Elder, M. J. (1999). Saint Lucy, Patron Saint of Ophthalmology. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 69, 317.

1998

Journal - Research Article

Elder, M. J., Dempster, A. G., Sabiston, D., & Clemett, R. S. (1998). Primary choroidal malignant melanoma occurring in a New Zealand Maori. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology, 26, 41-42.

Elder, M. J. (1998). The conundrum of endophthalmitis. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology, 26, 3-4.

1997

Edited Book - Research

Bernauer, W., Dart, J. K. G., & Elder, M. J. (Eds.). (1997). Developments in Ophthalmology; Cicatrising Conjunctivitis. Basel: Karger, 266p.

Chapter in Book - Research

Elder, M. J., Bernauer, W., & Dart, J. K. G. (1997). General considerations in the management of chronic progressive cicatrising conjunctivitis. In W. Bernauer, J. K. G. Dart & M. J. Elder (Eds.), Developments in Ophthalmology: Cicatrising Conjunctivitis. (pp. 192-195). Basel: Karger.

Elder, M. J. (1997). Keratopathy in chronic progressive cicatrising conjunctivitis. In W. Bernauer, J. K. G. Dart & M. J. Elder (Eds.), Developments in Ophthalmology: Cicatrising Conjunctivitis. (pp. 182-191). Basel: Karger.

Elder, M. J. (1997). The antigenic aspects of basement membranes. In W. Bernauer, J. K. G. Dart & M. J. Elder (Eds.), Developments in Ophthalmology: Cicatrising Conjunctivitis. (pp. 135-148). Basel: Karger.

Elder, M. J., & Bernauer, W. (1997). Monitoring the disease activity and progression of cicatrising conjunctivitis. In W. Bernauer, J. K. G. Dart & M. J. Elder (Eds.), Developments in Ophthalmology: Cicatrising Conjunctivitis. (pp. 111-122). Basel: Karger.

Elder, M. J. (1997). The immunology of conjunctival disease. In U. Pleyer (Ed.), Oculodermal Diseases - Immunology of bullous oculo-muco-cutaneous disorders. (pp. 223-239). Buren: Aeolus Press.

Elder, M. J. (1997). The eyelid sequelae of chronic progressive conjuntival cicatrisation. In W. Bernauer, J. K. G. Dart & M. J. Elder (Eds.), Developments in Ophthalmology: Cicatrising Conjunctivitis. (pp. 176-181). Basel: Karger.

Bernauer, W., Elder, M. J., & Dart, J. K. G. (1997). Introduction to cicatrising conjunctivitis. In W. Bernauer, J. K. G. Dart & M. Elder (Eds.), Developments in Ophthalmology; Cicatrising Conjunctivitis. (pp. 1-10). Basel: Karger.

Elder, M. J. (1997). Lid surgery: The management of cicatricial entropion and trichiasis. In W. Bernauer, J. K. G. Dart & M. J. Elder (Eds.), Developments in Ophthalmology: Cicatrising Conjunctivitis. (pp. 207-218). Basel: Karger.

Elder, M. J. (1997). the management of ocular surface disease. In W. Bernauer, J. K. G. Dart & M. J. Elder (Eds.), Developments in Ophthalmology: Cicatrising Conjunctivitis. (pp. 219-227). Basel: Karger.

Elder, M. J. (1997). Topical and systemic immunosuppression for chronic progressive cicatrising conjunctivitis. In W. Bernauer, J. K. G. Dart & M. J. Elder (Eds.), Developments in Ophthalmology: Cicatrising Conjunctivitis. (pp. 196-206). Basel: Karger.

Elder, M. J. (1997). The role of cytokines in chronic progressive cicatrising conjunctivitis. In W. Bernauer, J. K. G. Dart & M. J. Elder (Eds.), Developments in Ophthalmology: Cicatrising Conjunctivitis. (pp. 159-175). Basel: Karger.

Journal - Research Article

Elder, M. J., Hiscott, P., & Dart, J. K. G. (1997). Intermediate filament expression by normal and diseased human corneal epthelium. Human Pathology, 28, 1348-1354.

Elder, M. J., Dart, J. K. G., & Lightman, S. (1997). Conjunctival fibrosis in ocular cicatricial pemphigoid - the role of cytokines. Experimental Eye Research, 65, 165-176.

Chehade, M., & Elder, M. J. (1997). Silicone and other Foldable IOLs. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology, 25, 255-263.

Claesson, M., Elder, M. J., & Larkin, F. (1997). A method for separation and staining of flat mounts of human cornea endothelium. Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica, 75, 131-133.

Elder, M. J. (1997). Anatomy and physiology of eyelash follicles and its relevance to lash ablation procedures. Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 13, 21-25.

McKellar, M., Hidajat, R. R., & Elder, M. J. (1997). Acute ocular methanol toxicity. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology, 25, 225-230.

Elder, M. J., & Southall, D. (1997). Paediatric ophthalmology in West Mostar, Bosnia. Eye, 11, 132-135.