CooperVision cleans up
CooperVision, in partnership with Plastic Bank, announced it has stopped the equivalent of 28 million plastic bottles from polluting the ocean since introducing the first plastic-neutral contact lens
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UK optical bodies unite to go green
A group of key UK optical bodies representing practitioners, practice owners and suppliers have united to release a statement of intent for long-term environmental sustainability. The group includes
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Toddler motor skills linked to VA
A study by researchers in New Zealand and Ireland has found astigmatism and abnormal motor abilities such as inaccurate tracing and grasping at two years of age may be associated with poorer vision at 4.5 years of age.
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Goji berries for AMD?
A University of California Davis study published in Nutrients has found that regularly eating a small serving of dried goji berries may help prevent or delay the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Straight lines meeting curves in perfect harmony
The new Silhouette Purist rimless collection offers minimalistic perfection, a match made in heaven for fashionistas with an appreciation for unique design and a pared-back aesthetic.
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Optometry movie streaming now
Optometry movie enthusiasts can now stream the US documentary Open Your Eyes, championing the work of optometrists around the globe on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. In the documentary, producer and
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Metformin: no link to AMD
Contrary to the conclusion of a 2018 Taiwanese study, the authors of a large UK study said they found no evidence associating the use of metformin with a reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in patients requiring type-2 diabetes treatment.
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Essentially versatile
ProDesign’s new Essential collection features matte and shiny surfaces combined with a wide selection of colours and sizes for all models, including classic acetate style Mono for men, featured here. This frame’s sleek and ergonomic titanium temples provide a perfect fit, available in three shapes v
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Preservative-free eye drop boost
Alcon has expanded its range of preservative-free eye drops for dry eye disease with the addition of Systane Complete Preservative-Free. Using Systane’s delivery system of hydroxypropyl-guar (HP-Guar)
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Vitamin D staves-off autoimmune disorders
A large-scale five-year study has shown vitamin D supplements reduced autoimmune disease (AD) by 22% among over-fifties in the US.
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Boldly, bravely Etnia
An ode to colour and rebellion, Etnia’s new Bold collection brings together the brand’s character and DNA in the company’s statement acetates. Available in nine models and a range of vibrant clear colours and frosted pastels.
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Glaucoma specialist support for cannabis
A study examining the attitudes of US-based glaucoma specialists to medical marijuana (MMJ) has found that more than a quarter thought MMJ had a role in the treatment of glaucoma, despite a recommendation to the contrary by the American Glaucoma Society (AGS).
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