NZ anti-bullying project awarded
An Auckland University team that developed a tool to reduce bullying on clinical placements has won an Impac-sponsored Safeguard New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Award.
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UWF imaging improves DR grading
Two separate US studies found diabetic retinopathy (DR) diagnosis and grading were more accurate and consistent using ultra-wide field (UWF) fluorescein angiography (FA) compared to UWF colour fundus
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Blackfin – Style and function
Blackfin’s spring/summer 2022 sunglasses collection fuses design and functionality, offering classic and modern styles. Sophisticated hand-crafted colours complement thin, ergonomic temples and gradient or solid-colour superior-quality lenses. All Blackfin sun styles are made from a single block of
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Uber cool
Daring to stand out from the crowd, Monoqool’s Double Vision DB20 sunglasses are 3D printed in Denmark and screwless.
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Specs cost a bomb
Prototype spectacles using 3D cameras, microwaves and artificial intelligence to detect explosives and firearms in public spaces have completed a month of testing in a Rome subway station.
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iStent infinite gains FDA approval
Glaukos has received the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) premarket approval for its iStent infinite trabecular micro-bypass system to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with primary
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Silmo jury president adds multicultural lens
Interior architect and designer Jun Gobron is the 2022 Silmo d’Or awards jury president. Born in Namibia to a Belgian father and a Japanese mother, Gobron brings a multicultural lens to the
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Stars and their eyes, Johnny Depp take II
Australian brand AM Eyewear said it has been overwhelmed with requests from all over the world to re-release a pair of limited-edition sunnies sported by actor Johnny Depp during his defamation trial with ex-wife Amber Heard. The style, Ava in Mellow Yellow, is appearing online at inflated prices, w
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Casual chic
Whether you’re having Breakfast at Tiffany’s or heading to the beach, Vera Wang’s model V604 will do the trick. This glamorous soft cat style is available in classic black and vibrant sky blue, featured here, or blush tortoise.
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More Aloha spirit
Maui Jim has introduced four new acetate sunglass styles for men and women, all featuring Maui Jim’s PolarizedPlus2 lens technology. Mehana, meaning ‘warmth of the sun’, is the perfect companion on a cloudless summer day. Available in four different colours with Maui Jim crystal, neutral grey, bronz
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New CL combatting digital strain clears FDA hurdle
Johnson & Johnson Vision has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance, Health Canada approval and completed CE Mark activities for its latest contact lens (CL) innovations, Acuvue
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Subscription services and online CLs sales gain traction
Alongside online sales, subscription services are driving growth in the global contact lens market, according to Research & Markets’ Contact Lens 2022 Global Market Report. This paradigm shift in
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