UK scientists have discovered that the protein LRG1, found in the bloodstream and tissues, triggers the earliest damage in diabetic retinopathy, paving the way for new treatment pathways. Publ
Strengthening its myopia-management portfolio, CooperVision’s new soft contact lens, MyDay MiSight 1 day, is now available to wearers in New Zealand and Australia. Combining the proven ActivControl Te
World-first international registry data are shedding light on how vitreoretinal lymphoma presents, highlighting frequent diagnostic delay and a high rate of concurrent brain involvement. Researchers f
Authors of a US study have called into question the safety of using two companies’ RLRL devices for children
March’s Round the Bays 8.4km fun run delivered just about perfect conditions for a day on the road around Auckland’s waterfront for NZ Optics co-owners Stephen Old and James Butcher, his wife Lisa and
Far reaching significant disparities in life outcomes for Kiwis who are blind or visually impaired.
ZEISS Vision Care has launched the VISUREF 1000 in Australia and New Zealand, describing the device as a versatile refraction system combining objective wavefront autorefraction with multiple eye-screening functions in a single platform.
Already live in the Wellington region, roadside saliva drug testing is now being rolled out nationwide, with all regions expected to be live by mid-2026.
A study evaluating the impact of the University of Sydney’s microsurgical skills course (MSC) on first-year ophthalmology trainees' cataract surgery performance found it accelerated early proficiency and improved patient safety.
Essilor Instruments has launched Idra X, a fully automated ocular-surface analysis platform designed to streamline dry-eye assessment in clinical practice. Built on the Italian company SBM Sistem
A Chinese study found a significant association between long-term exposure to air pollutants and increased myopia risk among school-aged children. The large-scale cross-sectional study discove
Two years after reviewing specialised gaming lenses for NZ Optics, UK-based writer Siu-Yin Shing has now co-founded her own gaming eyewear brand, XP-Pro Eyewear, with husband Ben Summers. “I loved the XP-Pro lens concept the day I first encountered it and knew it had real potential,” Shing said.
