Dr Osmond (Bruce) Hadden, CNZM, Auckland
For services to ophthalmology. Dr Bruce Hadden is one of the leading figures in ophthalmology in New Zealand and Australia, and has been active in his field for more than 40 years. He introduced vitreous surgery to New Zealand. This is the dominant technique for surgical repair of retinal detachment. With two other doctors he established the Eye Institute, and with his wife, supported the Foundation Chair in Ophthalmology at the University of Auckland. His leadership and financial contributions have enabled the Department of Ophthalmology in Auckland to grow to become one of the world’s leading ophthalmic centres. Dr Hadden has been Chair, President, and Honorary Secretary of various ophthalmology bodies across New Zealand and Australia. He promoted and achieved the amalgamation of the Ophthalmological Society of New Zealand with the Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists. In October 2007 Dr Hadden was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Laws by the University of Auckland, for contributions to ophthalmology.