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An impressive 98% of Serengeti’s sunglass range is available in prescription +6.00 to -8.00 (cylinder 4.00), making the range particularly popular with prescription wearers. Its Variodrive lenses are up to 72% thinner and 45% lighter than conventional prescription lenses, said Serengeti and Bollé Au
Scientists from Japan’s Tohoku University have created a battery-driven self-moisturising contact lens to combat dry eye symptoms associated with daily contact lens wear.
Major disruption is on the cards for New Zealand’s physical pharmacies, with new digital providers PillDrop and Zoom Pharmacy entering the market and retail giant Amazon possibly on the horizon.
The Eyewear Forum and LOFT Eyewear Shows have announced the nominees for the 2020 edition of the LOFTxTEF Excellence in Eyewear Design awards. A jury of optical journalists, influencers and opticians
University of Auckland doctoral student Neera Jain is calling for medical schools to re-evaluate their expectations of people with disabilities and their image of the ‘ideal’ physician, in a bid to over-turn outdated views and break down barriers for disabled people in medicine.
The latest Cochrane review concurs with recent myopia studies, identifying atropine as most effective in slowing myopia progression.
A new, higher dose aflibercept (Eylea) 8mg formulation took one step closer to becoming a treatment reality with news that phase III trials will start later this year.
Italian eyewear designer Vanni has launched a petite collection, Minivì, including fresh acetate and metal designs suited to a smaller female face.
Sidney and Percy Kirk set up Kirk Brothers over 100 years ago and, today, the Kirk & Kirk company continues to dazzle the industry with its unique designs.
Falco is Bollé’s newest lifestyle release. The model’s high-definition polarised lenses are anti-scratch and anti-fog treated. Performance details include Phantom lenses, rubber temples and nose pads. Available in prescription.
Blackfin’s first 2020 collection is a celebration of the brand’s Italian origins, showcasing its signature shapes and titanium blends.
Matthews group has acquired Napier’s Frederick Swain Optometrists, taking the group to 16 practices across New Zealand.
