Peering into the future
New York-based eyewear designer Selin Olmsted Studio has released its 2025 Eyewear Trend Report, created exclusively for the eyewear industry.
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A case of pink eye: Barbiemania
Barbie, Barbiemania and Barbiecore are buzzwords dominating the media over recent weeks. Ever since the premiere of Barbie, the world has been abuzz over the iconic doll-inspired movie.
Siu-Yin Shing3 min read
CLs in albinism – BLENNZ’s akonga experience
A group of researchers associated with the Blind and Vision Education Network of New Zealand (BLENNZ), including myself, Dr Shuan Dai and Hadyn Treanor, undertook a study to assess the visual benefits of tinted and clear contact lenses (CLs) in akonga (students) with albinism. The aim was to assess
Dr Samantha Simkin7 min read
Cross-party support for NZ's first national eye health survey!
Having asked the country’s four major political parties several health-related questions, Eye Health Aotearoa (EHA) reported all said they would support New Zealand’s first national eye health survey
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French DO wins 2023 IOA award
Jean-François Porte is this year’s winner of the prestigious International Opticians Association (IOA) Silmo International Optician of the Year Award. Porte, who founded Edgard Opticiens with his
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Unique pieces of nature
David Green’s new model ‘Leeds’ is handcrafted using plant-based acetate with foraged pieces of real leaves embedded into the material. Each piece is unique and comes with an eco-recyclable foldable hard case with microfibre cleaning cloth in forest print.
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’Eggsplosions’ warning
A trend for posting TikTok videos showing users microwaving then slicing hard-boiled eggs, causing them to explode, risks thermal burns to the face and eyes, reported a US ophthalmologist. In a
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Marchon, Titan team-up
Titan Optical is now representing Marchon Eyewear and VSP Optics across New Zealand. New Zealand customers have been relieved to hear local support will continue, as Marchon’s range of frames perform
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Elegance meets versatility
Renowned for its unwavering commitment to quality, Stepper Eyewear is introducing a new rich satin-blue shade with a subtle purple undertone, perfectly suited to both men and women who crave a touch of individuality. For those after a softer hue, the Stepper STS 40230 collection is also available in
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Incision-free retinal tear repair
A Canadian surgeon has developed an incision-free technique to seal retinal tears, usually within 24 hours.
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Corneal repair breakthrough
The successful trial of a new stem cell cultivation technique to repair corneal trauma has made its US developers the first to meet the FDA’s strict tissue engineering requirements. Researchers at
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Hospital navigation for vision-impaired
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Victoria is the latest Australasian hospital to offer indoor digital wayfinding for vision-impaired patients, using a new smartphone app developers say has 10-20
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