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Apple, Google collaborate on Covid-19 tracing apps
Google and Apple have joined forces to use Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies with contact tracing to reduce the spread of Covid-19.
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SOVS goes virtual during Covid-19
Auckland University’s School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS) will deliver courses online for the remainder of semester one (2 March to 22 June 2020). This is the best way to ensure the health
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Re:Vision launches e-learning
In response to the Covid-19 lockdown, Auckland-based anterior segment surgery Re:Vision has launched an e-learning platform for optometrists to pursue CPD education from the comfort of their own homes.
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ODOB: The dos and don'ts for Level 3... UPDATED
The following is an announcement from the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) regarding the move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 on Tuesday 28 April FROM THE ODOB BOARD As you will be aware
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Topical DMO drop promising
Swiss biopharmaceutical company Oculis announced positive phase II results for its novel dexamethasone topical eye drop for reducing swelling and improving vision in diabetic macular oedema
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Luxottica renews D&G collaboration
Luxottica Group and Dolce & Gabbana have renewed their exclusive license agreement for another 10 years, for the development, production and worldwide distribution of sunglasses and prescription
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Skin cells transformed into photoreceptors
A National Eye Institute (NEI) study has successfully reprogrammed skin cells into light-sensing photoreceptors. The study, published by Nature, demonstrated how lab-made photoreceptor rods enabled
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Systane Hydration UD released
Alcon has launched Systane Hydration UD, a preservative-free lubricating drop combining sodium hyaluronate and a gelling agent HP-Guar. The drop, newly released to Australia, provides twice as
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DIY slit lamp shield
Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a do-it-yourself breath shield for slit lamps and other instruments to protect eye care professionals and their patients during an eye
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NZAO: working together for Kiwi optometrists
The following is a letter from the New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO) council who, together with members of the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians board (ODOB), have been working with
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ODOB: Health and wellbeing during Covid-19
Advice from the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) on how to keep your spirits up during the lockdown and where to find help if you need it FROM THE ODOB Covid-19 and being in
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