Stars and their eyes… John Kani
Born in 1943, acclaimed South African actor, writer and director John Kani lost an eye in a racially motivated attack.
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Etnia Barcelona: Mambo fiesta
Hey, Mambo! Etnia Barcelona’s new sun collection, Mambo Vol. 1, is an absolute fiesta, celebrating the city’s lively dance halls, including the legendary La Paloma Sala de Ball. The collection
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Simulator predicts post-op BCVA before cataract surgery
A new holographic augmented-reality device gives pre-op cataract patients a glimpse of their post-operative best-corrected vision, according to its creators. Developed by Professor Hakan Ürey and
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Teens’ smartphone use examined
Teenagers’ continuous smartphone use is associated with more myopic refractive errors, particularly in those with low outdoor exposure, according to researchers at Erasmus University Medical Centre,
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Drops herald extinction of reading specs?
Allergan has announced that AGN-190584 (pilocarpine 1.25%) ophthalmic solution for presbyopia treatment met its primary and secondary endpoints in its phase 3 Gemini 1 clinical study. The company
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Apple wins retina-projector patent
Apple has been granted a US patent for a mixed reality headset that will project images directly onto the retina. Conventional virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets project
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ForeseeHome trumps Amsler grid
A study has found that the ForeseeHome device detects neovascular AMD in patients who still have good visual acuity, and with greater sensitivity than the Amsler grid. Evaluated by Dr Marcus Altman,
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On trend translucent nudes
Morel’s latest sunglass collection, Nude, comprises translucent styles that highlight sun-kissed skin while giving the wearer a sophisticated, contemporary look. Butterfly-shaped model 80048A is a blend of modernity and classic design. The slightly oversized shape makes this elegant model a must-hav
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Let the light and colour in!
Face à Face’s model Split has had its lenses sliced at the ends in an assertive gesture – a radically chic and daring cut for these Italian-made acetate stunners. Rounded and generous, model Bocca Palma is inspired by Florida’s art deco architecture of the 1950s and seems to have come straight from
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Porsche’s new Air Intake series
The air intakes of the classic 911 have not only inspired the name of Porsche’s new sunglasses range, but also the design of its dynamically shaped frames. The wraparound style is made from the high-performance plastic RXP, ensuring stability and lightness. A flexible adjustment range at the frame e
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CCLS 2022: save the date!
The New Zealand Cornea and Contact Lens Society’s (CCLS) 2022 two-day conference will be hosted at Auckland’s Hilton Hotel from 10-12 March. Two international speakers are already confirmed:
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Dame Mary Perkins Medal finalists announced
Specsavers has announced the finalists of the Dame Mary Perkins Medal for Outstanding Patient Care. The SCC online event on 11 August 2021 saw 10 Australian and three New Zealand optometrists
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