Eyeland vibes coming soon
The annual Cornea & Contact Lens Society (CCLS) two-day conference kicks off at Trinity Wharf in Tauranga with a welcome function on Thursday 12 February. Joining local talents in this year’s speaker
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New ODOB roles for Woodburn and Hunter
Sophie Woodburn is the newly elected chair of the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB), with Julia Hunter elected deputy chair. Outgoing chair Annette Morgan said she is delighted with t
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ASO rejects oral prescribing reform
Australians were recently urged to reject the potential expansion of optometrists’ prescribing powers during a national public consultation that closed on 24 December 2025.
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ODA appoints NZ advisory board members
New Zealand dispensing opticians Jess Thompson and Mahafrin Palsetia have joined the Optical Dispensers Australia (ODA) advisory board. “As ODA membership continues to grow, we’re committed to ensurin
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Collaborating for vision
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) will celebrate World Optometry Week 2026 from March 22–28 with the theme ‘A Shared Vision: Collaboration in Global Eye Care’. Key issues outlined in the 2019 Wo
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High-octane optical exchanges coming to Bali
Dedicated to vision care, research and innovation, the inaugural Silmo Academy Congress in Bali, 6–8 April 2026, is now open for registration. The congress will feature 20 international speakers, in
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Lid margin collarettes common in DED
A secondary analysis of the Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM) study found lid margin collarettes were common in patients with moderate-to-severe dry eye disease (DED). Presence of colla
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Probing adult myopia interventions
Researchers at the UK’s University of Bradford are investigating whether lens-based interventions used to slow progression of myopia in children may also benefit adults in their 20s. Led by Profe
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Gel injection restores vision in chronic hypotony
Moorfields researchers have shown how a low-cost gel injection can restore eye pressure and improve vision in patients with hypotony.
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Minoxidil exposure linked to eye risks
A retrospective safety review has raised concerns about eye disorders and abnormal hair growth in babies linked to minoxidil, a widely used over-the-counter treatment for hair loss. Originally develo
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Elegant everyday eyewear
Morel’s new Carla 2 collection offers a lightweight, feminine option for everyday wear. With slim metal temples, soft curves and elegant two-tone colourways, the range blends comfort with understated style. Designed for broad appeal, Carla 2 delivers a refined, modern look that fits easily into any
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Stubborn dry eye common in US adults
A survey of 1,000 US adults found three in four battle dry eye symptoms weekly. The majority of respondents (76%) said they experience symptoms daily or multiple times per week, with an average disc
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