Let the materials shine
Recognised for its commitment to craftsmanship and innovative design, Fleye Copenhagen’s new ‘Materials’ collection elevates the concept of premium eyewear to new heights.
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Eyewear fit for royalty
With Britishness at their core, William Morris’ new London styles take all the capital has to offer, turning this inspiration into details, colours and treatments to produce an eyewear collection fit for a king. Royal blues, coronation reds and grand golds can all be seen on styles which offer somet
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CLs correct horizontal diplopia
US-based EyePrint Prosthetics’ has made a custom scleral lens to correct horizontal diplopia. The lens uses the global toricity of the ocular surface and patented elevation-specific technology to create a custom-fit, said the company.
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Beliefs vs action in CL practice
New research revealed practices’ beliefs and behaviours around contact lenses (CLs) often differ and, when compared to other vision correction options, CL patients are more profitable. The Contact
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The combined effects of vaping and cigarettes on our eyes
US and Canadian researchers found young adults who use both e-cigarettes (vapes) and combustible cigarettes were more likely to develop significant ocular symptoms, compared to those who used either
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Scleral lens replacement period examined
Research conducted by the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California in the US has found average replacement time of scleral lenses is about 24 months (±14.3 months) and
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Ray-Ban Meta: next-gen smartglasses
EssilorLuxottica and Meta are poised to introduce their next generation of smartglasses, Ray-Ban Meta, offering what they describe as the first eyewear with livestreaming and Meta AI built-in, plus a
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Peering into the future
New York-based eyewear designer Selin Olmsted Studio has released its 2025 Eyewear Trend Report, created exclusively for the eyewear industry.
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Cross-party support for NZ's first national eye health survey!
Having asked the country’s four major political parties several health-related questions, Eye Health Aotearoa (EHA) reported all said they would support New Zealand’s first national eye health survey
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French DO wins 2023 IOA award
Jean-François Porte is this year’s winner of the prestigious International Opticians Association (IOA) Silmo International Optician of the Year Award. Porte, who founded Edgard Opticiens with his
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Unique pieces of nature
David Green’s new model ‘Leeds’ is handcrafted using plant-based acetate with foraged pieces of real leaves embedded into the material. Each piece is unique and comes with an eco-recyclable foldable hard case with microfibre cleaning cloth in forest print.
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’Eggsplosions’ warning
A trend for posting TikTok videos showing users microwaving then slicing hard-boiled eggs, causing them to explode, risks thermal burns to the face and eyes, reported a US ophthalmologist. In a
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