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A US survey found almost 80% of caregivers for at-risk adults mistakenly view vision loss as an inevitable part of ageing, while less than 30% are aware of wet age-related macular degeneration, diabet
Dublin startup Field of Vision has developed a ground-breaking handheld device to allow visually impaired individuals to feel the action of live sport. Teaming up with Dublin’s Bohemian Footba
Based on new data, a report from the Contact Lens Institute (CLI) indicates higher contact lens retention rates are well within the reach of eyecare practices, with corresponding long-term wear and wi
Connecting people who are blind or have low vision with sighted volunteers and companies through live video and AI, app Be My Eyes is now working with Microsoft to make AI models more inclusive.
Well-known optical accessories stalwart Jacquie Ellis has launched her own optical accessories business, Products by Design (pbd), offering tools, chains, cases and more to New Zealand practices. Lo
Vanni's latest additions to its feminine collection, Highline, are designed to enhance the wearer’s own attributes with soft, graceful lines framing the face with a sophisticated touch.
Researchers in the US and China have identified a protein that reversed cataracts in rodents. Writing in the Journal of Clinical Investigation researchers at the US National Eye Institute (NEI) stud
The New Zealand Optical Wholesalers Association (NZOWA) has officially wound up and donated its remaining funds to 10 charities nominated by its members. The recipients are: Blind and Low Vision NZ
Etnia’s new premium collection, Pellicer, is a celebration of the brand’s Catalan heritage and three generations of eyewear expertise, innovation and passion. Drawing inspiration from the elegance of wrought ironwork and the flowing lines of Catalan modernism, the collection echoes Barcelona’s artis
Woodys’ latest collection Atelier, showcased at Silmo Paris, surprises with bold laminates in up to four colours combined with geometric patterns. Available as both sun and optical in slightly rounded, square and hexagonal oversized shapes.
A new study has shown a drug commonly used to treat Parkinson’s disease may offer protection against neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD).
A study from the University of Wuhan, China, has confirmed the association between meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and demodex infestation with the incidence of recurrent corneal erosion syndrome (R
