Collecting Covid-19 frontline lessons
Voice memos from health workers around the world are being collected via a private WhatsApp chat group to capture their experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic and improve future preparedness. Led by
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Australian to lead WCO
Queensland optometrist Associate Professor Peter Hendicott has been elected president of the World Council of Optometry (WCO) for the next two year-term, starting in October 2021. “It is indeed an
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Optic stem cell discovery game changer?
US researchers have identified optic nerve stem cells in the region transmitting signals from the eye to the brain, offering a new theory on why open angle glaucoma (OAG) develops, and potentially
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Next gen vision aids
Canadian eSight has released an improved version of its wearable vision aid device, eSight 4, providing greater visual clarity and increased mobility for users, said eSight’s CEO
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SPONSORED: Marchon’s SunRx programme
Marchon Eyewear’s Sun Rx programme offers your patients a complete catalogue of specially selected frames from designer brands, including Calvin Klein, Nike, Nine West, Nautica, Anne Klein and Bebe, that can be successfully fitted with quality tint or polarised lens options. Presented as an attracti
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Calling ECPs: survey on Demodex blepharitis
Auckland University’s Ocular Surface Laboratory (OSL) is collaborating with Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland to research eye care practitioners’ (ECPs’) views and practices relating
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SPONSORED: Transitions – a fast response to summer
With breakthrough technology, the newest generation of Transitions Signature is up to three minutes faster to fade back to clear. Not only does Transitions Signature GEN 8 fade faster, it’s faster to
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SPONSORED: Shamir – stylish summer safety
Shamir offers a comprehensive range of summer sun lens coatings, mirrors and eye protection for a range of lifestyles and most demanding situations, all perfect for outdoors.
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Sea2See ‘seastainable’ eyewear
Sea2see Eyewear has expanded its ethical venture to turn more marine plastic into stylish, modern frames and is backing a new documentary to help prevent the extinction of southern orcas.
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Stars and their eyes…Know the glow campaign
Grace Fetterman, the eight-year-old daughter of Pennsylvania’s second lady Gisele Barreto Fetterman and vice governor John Fetterman, was diagnosed with Coats disease after her mother noticed something unusual about her daughter’s eyes when looking through some family photos.
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Bausch separates eye health division
In a company announcement, Bausch Health (BH) said it intends to spin off its eye health business into an independent, publicly traded entity to unlock value and increase its strategic focus. The
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Polaroid face shields
Safilo eyewear brand Polaroid has launched a #StaySafe collection of face shields for certified professional and private use.
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