Alcon augments drop portfolio
Alcon has signed a US$60 million agreement to acquire Kala Pharmaceuticals’ loteprednol etabonate products Eysuvis 0.25% for dry-eye disease (DED) and Inveltys 1%, for post-operative inflammation and pain.
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SOVS – change at the top
Dr Andrew Collins is the new head of School of Optometry and Vision Sciences (SOVS) at the University of Auckland, following Professor Steven Dakin’s two four-year terms in the role.
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Traumatic brain injury funding boost
Researchers at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute at Auckland University have received $150,000 from the Health Research Council for a project aiming to transform the understanding, predictability and, ultimately, prevention of the long-term impact of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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3D-printed self-moisturising CL
Investigators in India are developing a 3D-printed self-moisturising contact lens which they say has implications for the development of the next-generation contact lens-based medical devices.
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Live education is back on track!
With restrictions lifted for live meets again, the eye health event calendar is filling up fast. Pick your favourite educational events or try something new and register now! 2 August – Retina
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Leinz Eyewear’s Opti Box triumph
The quality of Leinz Eyewear’s design, sustainability, functionality, technology and marketing had the jury swooning as they named it the winner of the 2022 Opti Box Award. The international jury described the eyewear as having courage, quiet extravagance and a coherent brand presence with a lot of
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Volte Face’s younger appeal
JF Rey brand Volte Face has released new inspirational styles with colour schemes and shapes appealing to a younger, modern audience. Worn oversize, in thin acetate or thickened on the sides for a more glamorous effect, these models explore the richness of translucent and coloured materials, all han
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Eye health at Parliament!
Eye Health Aotearoa (EHA) and the Parliamentary Friends of Eye Health are hosting an event at Parliament House on Wednesday 27 July to promote eye health equity and service access, and push for New Zealand’s first national eye health survey.
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Blackfin celebrates million milestone
Blackfin eyewear celebrates having sold 1,000,000 pairs of glasses around the globe. The momentous milestone was made possible through extraordinary teamwork, said the company, thanking all its staff
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Luxottica’s billionaire founder dies
Italy's Leonardo Del Vecchio, the chairman of EssilorLuxottica and one of Italy’s wealthiest business figures, has died at the age of 87.
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Eyes offer biomarker for ADHD and ASD
In the first study of its kind, researchers found electroretinograms (ERG) could identify distinct signals for both attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder
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