OPSM upgrades
OPSM Invercargill has become the optometry practice chain’s most high-tech New Zealand store, having recently been completely refurbished with a full instrument suite and Clarifye digital exam technology.
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A fresh take on retro styles
The latest Paul & Joe Eyewear collection is a festival of colours, combining original materials favoured by creator Sophie Mechaly. Feminine themes such as roses, doves and pearls decorate the frames and the collection’s oversized, retro shapes evoke the ’60s.
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The silent thief of scent
Turkish researchers have found glaucoma patients, especially those with exfoliative glaucoma (XFG), have a diminished sense of smell.
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A frame for all occasions
Taking its cues from the clean, modern aesthetic of Scandinavian design, Kliik Denmark eyewear is designed for men and women requiring a narrow fit. Kliik’s two new male styles feature laser-cut detailing, eye-catching pops of colour and a retro-themed design.
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ACO celebrates optometry educators and researchers
The Australian College of Optometry (ACO) and National Vision Research Institute (NVRI) held its annual general meeting on 30 May to recognise and celebrate those contributing to the optometry
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Drops suppress allergic eye disease
UK researchers have discovered that nomacopan drops (Akari Therapeutics) may be a potential treatment for allergic eye disease and an alternative to steroids for treating sight-threatening vernal keratoconjunctivitis in children.
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Convertibles – convenient and stylish
Meet the newest addition to the Convertibles titanium collection, 92018. Its lightweight titanium makes for an anti-corrosive and hypoallergenic frame, which comes with a polarised, magnetic clip-on sunglass. The stylish and functional frame has a 52mm lens size, 16mm bridge and a depth of 34mm and
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Toomac: the EyeStar 900
It’s been a long time coming, but it’s well worth the wait, said Toomac’s Mark Taylor presenting Haag-Streit’s EyeStar 900, a swept-source OCT for cataract and refractive surgery. “EyeStar was born with the class-leading strengths of the Lenstar 900 biometer, ie. hugely accurate and reproducible axi
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Virtual fun with lens education
More than 240 eyecare professionals from around the country joined the Essilor New Zealand team for a friendly and informative Essilor Experts virtual meet, to catch up on the latest new developments in the Crizal and Varilux ranges while enjoying food and quizzes.
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Quantel unveils the Capsulo
Launched in Europe, just a few days before the RANZCO NZ meeting, Quantel Medical’s new Capsulo Nd:YAG laser was a key talking point on Titan Optical’s stand. One of its unique features is the height-adaptable light tower, allowing ophthalmologists to adjust it for different procedures as needed, sa
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Zeiss’ connectivity comes of age
Zeiss’s scalable and flexible ophthalmic data management solution Forum, in combination with its latest suite of surgical and diagnostic products, now provides a fully integrated solution for any ophthalmologist in any discipline, said Zeiss product specialist Lahiru Gunasena. “The focus for this ye
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Techniques for living with low vision seminar
Macular Degeneration New Zealand is hosting an online seminar, ‘Living with Low Vision: Equipment and Useful Techniques for Daily Living’. Mick Shaw, rehabilitation instructor for Blind Low Vision New
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