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The new Nike Koru range takes a step closer towards a zero-carbon, zero-waste future. The lightweight glasses deliver wearer comfort and are made with at least 20% recycled content by weight, excluding lenses. The vintage-inspired, square style of the 7167 (pictured) complements oval and angular fac
Every year, the Silmo d'Or awards shine a spotlight on the sector's creativity and innovation. This year’s winners were celebrated at a highly anticipated ceremony at the Folies Gruss circus show in the Bois de Boulogne, presided over by 2023 jury president, fashion designer Nicolas Fafiotte, and Si
A US retrospective real-world review comparing the efficacy of soft peripheral defocus contact lenses (PDCLs) and ortho-k found no difference in annual axial length (AL) growth between the two
Spurred by increased clinical interest in the effects of lifestyle choices on the ocular surface, the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has published summaries of the Tear Film & Ocular
Aiming to reinvigorate eyewear professionals and enthusiasts, 2024’s inaugural Eyewear Artwalk roadshow will take in seven US cities. Eyewear Artwalk is curated to be the ultimate fusion of
Responding to new UK findings on bullying, harassment and discrimination in the optics profession, the Association of Optometrists (AOP) said it is committed to tackling bullying and discrimination at
Heidelberg Engineering has partnered with sight-saving charity Orbis to fund research and training for eyecare professionals around the world via Cybersight, Orbis’s telemedicine and e-learning platform.
Optica Life Accessories has acquired Magnifiers NZ, affirming its role as the biggest supplier of optical accessories in New Zealand.
An international study of 427,480 adult UK Biobank participants found calcium-channel-blocking (CCB) drugs, used to lower blood pressure, were associated with 39% higher odds of developing glaucoma.
Etnia Barcelona has jumped on the Japan aesthetics trend with the launch of the Miscelánea collection. The collection and surrealist campaign stands out for its intriguing combination of two worlds, with natural acetates and Japanese-inspired textures combined with bold Mediterranean shapes.
Celebrating successes and sharing learning, OPSM’s 2023 Eyecare Roadshow ‘The Evolving Lens’ covered the remarkable strides and innovations characterising eyecare over the past decade, said New Zealand country eyecare manager Tegan Matheson. “It recognised the profound desire for exceptional patient
A daily 20mg dietary-zeaxanthin supplement decreased unilateral neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) patients’ chances of developing AMD in the second eye by 54%, representing a potential 1,531% return-on-investment, reported US researchers.
