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The following is an announcement from Optometry Australia (OA) regarding the state governments’ closure of all “non-essential” services due to Covid-19. FROM OPTOMETRY AUSTRALIA The Federal Health
The following is an announcement by the New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO) regarding the government’s Covid-19 Alert Level 4 announcement on Monday. FROM THE NZAO COUNCIL Without a
The IOA summit, scheduled for 7-13 June in Bangkok, is postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Organisers said they are currently in discussions with hotels, venues and industry partners and working
The much anticipated, annual Cornea and Contact Lens Society (CCLS) of New Zealand’s one-day Wellington conference on Sunday 29 March and its related Myopia Profile Live workshop on Saturday 28 March
Experts say it’s safe to continue to wear contact lenses during the covid-19 pandemic, providing proper hand washing and disinfecting procedures are followed. Professors Lyndon Jones, Philip Morgan
Former Coronation Street star and popstar Kym Marsh ended up visiting the eye hospital recently, fearing she would lose her sight after her pet chihuahua Rico clawed her eye.
Spectacles remain the most popular solution for myopic children among Australian optometrists, a Melbourne University study has found. While optometrists appear to be aware of emerging evidence for
The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry is the latest research centre to join Eyenovia’s multi-centre clinical trial into the safety and efficacy of its investigational
Italian premium acetate manufacturer Mazzucchelli 1849 has partnered with global specialty plastics provider Eastman to offer sustainable acetate options to its eyewear clients. Mazzucchelli will
The Collaborative Initial Glaucoma Treatment Study (CIGTS) findings show patients who consistently take their glaucoma medication are less likely to develop vision loss. “It is reassuring when
Tel Aviv University researchers have found a way to incorporate ultra-thin metasurfaces into standard contact lenses, offering a convenient and comfortable way to correct various forms
The amendments to the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law requirements on mandatory notifications are effective since 1 March 2020. “The amendments are designed to support practitioner health
