Studies back UWF-SS OCT
Two recent, independent studies have shown that Optos’ Silverstone retinal scanning system can improve patient management and alter treatment decisions. The first study¹ by researchers from the
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Mandatory vaccination order for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians
The following is a special Covid-19 update from the optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) on 27 October 2021 ODOB: Mandatory vaccination order for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians On
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CAIRS trephine now in NZ
Medix21 has secured the exclusive New Zealand distribution rights for the CAIRS (corneal allogeneic intrastromal ring segments) double-bladed trephine for keratoconus.
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Hoya and Haag-Streit tackle myopia
Ophthalmic lens manufacturer Hoya Vision Care has partnered with ophthalmic device and instrument manufacturer Haag-Streit to address the global rise of myopia in children.
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Optoms call for more community care
A New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO) survey has shown its members want to provide more community care to reduce waiting times and improve eye health outcomes. The response was prompted by the imminent restructuring of the district health boards (DHBs) which led the NZAO to ask members ho
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MSO’s new recruit
Olivia Ashley has joined MSO as its new office administrator. Ashley will be running the day-to-day operation of MSO’s office and warehouse, and support the sales team, said director Gethin Sladen. “Olivia brings MSO youthful eyes and ideas to ensure our customers are getting the MSO service we are
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Honouring an optical great
Celebrating the achievements of progressive lens inventor Bernard Maitenaz, the International Opticians Association (IOA) honoured his enduring contribution to optics with a posthumous Special Recognition Award at Silmo 2021.
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The last word on eyewear?
Eyewear designer turned writer Maarten Weidema has created a must-have coffee-table book for all eyewear aficionados, Amazing Eyewear – The Holy Grail on Eyewear Design.
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Global optometry survey launched
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) plans to canvas optometrists across the globe to obtain a snapshot of their education status, local legislative factors, scope and practice restrictions.
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Down south highlight for eye health
On 14 October, World Sight Day was marked across the world with celebrations kicking off from Aotearoa’s southernmost tip in Bluff at the Land’s End Boutique Hotel.
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007 with your ortho-k?
The Orthokeratology Society of Oceania (OSO) is running a special education and movie event in Wellington, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth on Sunday 21 November, featuring the latest in ortho-k and myopia control complete with No Time To Die, the latest James Bond film.
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Getting behind World Sight Day
As part of this year’s World Sight Day #LoveYourEyes campaign, sight tests were carried out at some of the world’s most famous sights including Mount Everest, Tower Bridge in London, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City and Mount Kilimanjaro. The success of this year’s event was unparalleled, said P
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