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Hungarian scientists have developed a new, dynamic random dot stereotest for amblyopia screening which outperformed the ‘gold standard’ stereotests. The University of Pécs’ Euvision Tab screening
Nearly one-in-four children originally fitted with MiSight 1-day lenses remained stable for myopia after six years, reported Coopervision, unveiling its latest MiSight myopia control lenses clinical
A European research collaboration has developed the first smart contact lens with an integrated artificial iris that can automatically set optimal pupil size for focus and depth of field.
Fleye Copenhagen’s new collection Elements of Art is a tribute to the unique Thorvaldsens Museum, built to exhibit the extensive life's work of the sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) in Denmark.
Worldwide designer, manufacturer and distributor of eyewear, the Marcolin Group, is expanding its global presence by opening a new branch in Sydney. The new Australian hub, the thirteenth
Marchon Eyewear and American footwear and apparel brand Converse have signed an exclusive, long-term global licensing agreement for the design, manufacture and distribution of Converse eyewear
Positive developments in the contact lens industry have arisen as a result of Covid-19 and the future is looking bright, according to industry leaders at the International Association of Contact Lens
The Australian Government’s 2020 Federal Budget contained some much-needed support for the ophthalmic sector, including a 50% wage subsidy for practices employing and training new optical
Given the disruption caused by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions, the University of Auckland’s School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS) final-year students’ semester has been pushed out to end on 11 December 2020, with graduation now scheduled to be part of the wider University’s autumn graduation
Eye Institute has expanded out of Auckland, opening a new surgery in Hawke’s Bay headed by consultant ophthalmologists, Drs Liz Insull and John Beaumont.
Ophthalmologists in New Zealand and Australia are the first in the world to be given access to Alcon’s new Clareon toric intraocular lens (IOL) and Auckland-based cataract and refractive surgeon Dr Ben LaHood was the first in New Zealand to implant the new IOL. NZ Optics asked him what he thought.
The following is a special Covid-19 update from the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) FROM THE ODOB BOARD (6 Oct 2020) As you will be aware, the Auckland region will join the rest of