ODOB calls for submissions
The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) is consulting on accreditation standards for optical dispensing education programmes and is inviting dispensing opticians to make
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Leaders in sight restoration merge
‘Bionic eye’ companies Pixium Vision and Second Sight have joined forces to consolidate their efforts to restore vision. The combined entity is expected to create easier access to capital,
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ARCH: from Auckland to Aotearoa
The Auckland Regional Charity Hospital (ARCH) has changed its name to Aotearoa Charity Hospital to better reflect its expanding scope to provide charitable medical services to a wider geographical area of New Zealand.
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Coopervision’s optometrist portal
Coopervision has launched its Brilliant Futures myopia management programme in Australasia. The programme spans eyecare practitioners and health and education departments, providing myopia education resources for schools, and is designed to support practice, patient and parent myopia educational ini
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Colour fizz
Dutch brand Dutz is keen to put some colour back into our lives after a tough year, and with a range that seems to come straight from a paint box, it certainly delivers! Offering a style and a colour for everyone, metal models DZ799 (green), DZ803 (blue) and DZ800 (orange) are all available in a wid
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MoH adds its voice to eliminate health inequities
Marking World Health Day, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has joined the World Health Organisation’s (WHO’s) call for action to eliminate health inequities. For more than 50 years World Health Day
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Magnifiers distributor change
Magnifiers New Zealand will now be distributing its magnifiers direct, providing New Zealand optometry practices with a dedicated magnifier specialist, said co-owner Brian Black. Previously
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CLC: Evolve combines to combat DED
Launched this year and taking pride of place on Corneal Lens Corporation’s (CLC’s) stand was the company’s latest addition to the Evolve, preservative-free, sterile multi-dose eye drops for dry eye range. Evolve Intensive Gel is a unique combination of Evolve’s Carbomer 980 and its hyaluronate produ
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Gabi Hollows honoured
Order of Australia recipient Gabi Hollows, co-founder and director of The Fred Hollows Foundation, has been named one of Australia’s 25 most influential social sector leaders by the Impact 25
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Alcon: Systane Ultra’s new bottle technology
Newly launched the week before the CCLSNZ conference, Systane Ultra preservative-free lubricant eye drops for dry eye are now available in a multi-dose 10ml bottle. Key to the breakthrough is the patented Pureflow technology which features a one-way valve on the tip of the bottle to prevent contamin
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Continuity of eye care, remotely
Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and Swiss-based pharmaceutical company Roche have launched Home Vision Monitor, a smartphone-based app allowing patients to test and monitor changes in their vision from the safety of their home.
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OIC: Introducing Avizor
So new that it's not even here yet, is Spanish company Avizor's eyecare solutions range. With brochures and samples, Ophthalmic Instrument Company’s (OIC’s) team were canvassing opinions at the recent CCLSNZ conference in Wellington, seeking feedback on Avizor’s range with a view to introducing it i
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