Enviro-friendly frame cleaning?
A first-of-its-kind study of frame material compatibility with surface cleaners containing environmentally friendly active ingredients shows there are safe options to incorporate into
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Toric CLs: comfort linked to subjective vision quality
A Cooper Vision first-of-its kind investigation has established a link between comfort and subjective vision quality in toric soft contact lens (CL) wearers, potentially decreasing patient
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Rodenstock high contrast lenses
Rodenstock SunContrast lenses, designed for sports and outdoor activities, offer high-contrast perception, glare protection and 100% UV protection, and are ideal in bright or diffused light and in changing weather conditions. The lenses absorb more blue light compared with traditional sun lenses and
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Fruit flies lens learnings
An international team of scientists has successfully replicated the anti-reflective and self-cleaning properties found in the nanostructures covering the corneas of the eyes of small fruit flies, creating a natural and cost-efficient technique for nanocoating.
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Myopia progression increasing in lockdown
A new Chinese study has revealed a substantial myopic shift in primary school-aged children during Covid-19 home confinement. The prospective, cross-sectional study by the Tianjin Medical University
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Vision giants join forces
Essilor Luxottica and Cooper Companies, two of the world’s largest vision care companies, have formed a 50/50 joint venture to acquire lens innovator Sight Glass Vision, which is developing innovative
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BCLA global consensus report confirmed
The British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) has confirmed it will be publishing a new global consensus report delivering evidence-based guidance on all aspects of prescribing and fitting contact
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Home vision testing and trialling
Smartphone vision testing company EyeQue is taking crowding-funding Kickstarter pre-orders for its new, improved VisionCheck 2, a refraction device available direct to US consumers. “We’re proud to
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Perfect Eyes’ for patients
Nature’s Sunshine, a division of Nutricom Australasia, is boosting the sustainability of its entire product line and has launched a post-consumer recycled bottle for its antioxidant and nutrient supplement product Perfect Eyes.
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Nasal spray for dry eye near
Oyster Point Pharma has submitted an application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its OC-01 (varenicline) nasal spray for the treatment of signs and symptoms
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Wenzhou Optics Fair launches new B2B site
Wenzhou International Optics Fair has launched NoteOptics, an industry specific, online business-to-business site to help facilitate trading and industry exchange in the wake of Covid-19. Seizing
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NZAO looking ahead
The New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO) re-elected council member Sita Thakersi and welcomed new council member Hadyn Treanor, to replace retiring member Geoff Sargent, at its 90th annual general meeting in October last year.
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