Silmo shortlists designs for the future
Supporting emerging talent is one of Silmo’s core commitments and its annual Optical Design Contest provides an international launchpad for design students from around the world.
28 Jul 2026
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- At-home glaucoma test
- Stars and their eyes… Dr Mike Barratt
- Transforming optometry into self-care and luxury
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- Redefining simplicity
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At-home glaucoma test
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At-home glaucoma test
US researchers are studying an investigational AI-powered app, GlaucTest, designed for at-home glaucoma visual field testing using a smartphone and VR headset
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Optometry workforce pressures in media spotlight
Speaking to optometrists in Australia, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age have published an article that alleges workplace pressures and commercial expectations posed by large optometry chains are…
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