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Presenting at ARVO 2023, researchers from Canada’s Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) presented on 3D printing of polydimethyl siloxane (PDMS) microfluidic chips to test ocular cellular responses to various conditions, formulations and materials and evaluate contact lens-based drug releas
Etnia Barcelona’s Santa Maria del Mar limited-edition capsule collection consists of two unique designs: Santa Maria and Espaseria. Both echo the gothic forms of Barcelona’s iconic Santa Maria del Mar Basilica and have been crafted with details gilded in 24-carat gold, inspired by the church’s intri
A New Zealand study has been launched to establish the safety and efficacy of rapid treatment extension of Avastin (bevacizumab), the first-line anti-VEGF agent for neovascular age-related macular
Shot in the stunning Ørgreen Studios, Ørgreen’s new campaign captures the essence of Copenhagen's unique relationship with light and its functional lifestyle while showcasing the elegance and simplicity of both the city’s aesthetic and Ørgreen's designs. The campaign highlights the company’s high-en
A Chinese study has found age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients had different gut flora to those of healthy controls, suggesting intestinal microbiota might serve as potential AMD treatment targets and non-invasive indicators for clinical diagnosis.
Expanding its commitment to sustainability, CooperVision’s plastic-neutrality initiative now covers its full range of contact lenses (CLs) distributed in Australia and New Zealand.
American actor Henry Winkler, perhaps best known as Arthur ‘Fonzie’ Fonzarelli in the American 1970s and ’80s sitcom Happy Days, is partnering with pharmaceutical company Apellis to raise awareness of
Monoqool is launching QoolKids, a series of frames made for fun-loving active kids. Lightweight and strong, this cool collection stays in place even when they want to play. Made without any screws, which may become loose and fall off, the frames are available in a range of colours, shapes and sizes.
Researchers in Italy are developing a liquid artificial retina – an injectable suspension of photosensitive nanoparticles to replace damaged photoreceptors in dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients.
Italian-designed and handcrafted brand Res Rei is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new collection of striking shapes and unexpected colour combinations. Inspired by the arts, botanicals and, in this case, a stunning Venetian sunset, model Rodin showcases an interplay of transparencies and sha
A new report from the US-based Contact Lens Institute (CLI) indicates practitioners have a largely untapped opportunity to prescribe both contact lenses (CLs) and glasses to achieve better patient satisfaction.
Barcelona-based Sea2see has expanded its ‘seastainable’ sunglasses collection with a wider choice of frames designed for land and water sports, in time for Northern Hemisphere spring/summer 2023.