Optica acquires Eyeline Optical
Optica Life Accessories has acquired Eyeline Optical, making Optica the biggest supplier of optical accessories in New Zealand.
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Wireframe – Blackfin’s new minimalist campaign
Photographed by Giovanni De Sandre, Blackfin’s Spring-Summer 2023 communication campaign spotlights its distinctive eyewear against a minimalistic, three-dimensional backdrop. The geometric background
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Essilor US$23.8m settlement
Essilor Laboratories of America has agreed to pay US$23.8m (NZ$37.2m) to settle a lawsuit which accused the eyewear giant of providing unlawful kickbacks to California eyecare providers (ECPs) in
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NZOSS 2022 in hindsight
Just like that, the New Zealand Optometry Student Society (NZOSS) has concluded a highly sociable and fun 10th year. After two years of Covid, I’m thankful NZOSS was able to make a full comeback, with the team working hard to organise some amazing events.
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Brad’s Etnia Barcelona Pittstop
Brad Pitt caused a stir at the Austin, Texas F1 circuit recently, wearing sunglasses from Etnia Barcelona's Vintage Collection. According to Etnia, the actor selected this model in Los Angeles and didn't hesitate to wear it during his visit, where he was preparing for a movie about the Formula 1 wor
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Myopic MNV risk factors identified
A Japanese and Chinese hospital-based study of myopic macular neovascularisation (MNV) in highly myopic eyes found severe grades of myopic maculopathy, prior myopic MNV in the fellow eye, presence of patchy atrophy and prior foveal retinal detachment each to be MNV risk factors.
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New vision-focused multivitamin
Building on the success of its Macutec and Lacritec products in Australia and New Zealand, Stiltec is launching its Daily Multivitamin with Vision Support.
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Americani – casual glamour
In the 1950s, Rome became the place for American actors and lush Italian-based movies. This meeting between the US and Italy has inspired the new Talla collection, Americani, designed by Gianluca Gualandi. Epitomising the Hollywood glamour of The Talented Mr Ripley and accorded the Italian quality o
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Colour concepts
The Blackfin One collection for the fall-winter 2022-23 season includes six new striking shapes, each embodying the company’s quintessential titanium, uncluttered style. Contrasting gradient colourways and metallics lend importance to the fronts of style Dana Point (pictured). The hexagonal style’s
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Change at Alcon’s helm
Alcon ANZ has appointed Penny Stewart to lead its surgical franchise in Australia and New Zealand, replacing Karen Fowler, who will now head up Alcon APAC surgical commercial operations and strategic projects.
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New ‘seastainable’ clip-on collection
Sea2see will launch its first clip-on collection, adding to its repertoire of award-winning ‘seastainable’ eyewear, at the upcoming Opti Munich fair. The colourful clips represent the first recycled
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ODOB seeks feedback on new OD course
The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) is seeking feedback and comments on the inclusion of the accredited University of Western Australia's Doctor of Optometry programme in the list
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