Smart CL to detect cancer?
US scientists have developed a contact lens (CL) which may help with the early detection of cancer by examining tears. Microchambers in the CL, developed at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical
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Miyosmart results supported by European studies
Hoya Vision Care hosted a myopia symposium recently at the International Myopia Conference (IMC), with researchers sharing their latest findings of the clinical application of the Miyosmart spectacle
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Aravind trial validates ClickCheck vision screening resource
An independent clinical study confirmed EssilorLuxottica’s ClickCheck – an award-winning portable, low-cost and easy-to-use refractive device – has the capacity to enhance the efficiency of primary
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DED symptoms may indicate sleep apnoea
A Taiwanese study has discovered that moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) was more commonly associated with floppy eyelid syndrome, shorter tear breakup time and higher ocular redness scores than with normal to mild OSA.
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Resilience, burnout and purple dragons
It’s probably not too common to read the word ‘dragon’ in the same sentence as resilience… far less a purple one! But they are inextricably linked and, if you’ll bear with me, I’ll explain how.
Dr Emma Gillies5 min read
Branding on a budget
For many independent optometrists, branding is the bane of their existence (perhaps one of many!). Defining who you are as a business, then successfully and cost-effectively translating that to your audience, can feel like an insurmountable task. But those in the know are full of tips and tricks to
Renee Lunder7 min read
Danish pops of colour
Denmark-based Inface, Design Eyewear Group’s affordable Nordic design brand, is introducing new minimalistic titanium and acetate styles for women and men. The acetate collection offers striking colour combinations paired with easy-to-wear shapes (IF9496). Sister range Nifties, with sizes from 47-50
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Chemo drug data withheld
Despite a 2014 commitment from the pharmaceutical industry to improve data transparency, more than half of the clinical trials leading to US Food and Drug Administration-approved anti-cancer medicines are not available for independent scrutiny, reported a Flinders University study.
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Obituary: Peter Nicholls
Well known to many in the optical community, our brother Peter Nicholls was part of a three-generation optical family. Our late father Viv was an optometrist as are we and Peter’s niece (Bruce’s daughter) Georgia.
Graeme and Bruce Nicholls3 min read
Dressing your face
Inspired by Kensie clothes and accessories, Kensie Eyewear’s new optical collection features easy-to-wear feminine acetate and metal models playing with contrasting colours and materials. The oversized crystal acetate Extra features a range of beautiful colourways including green, grey/dove tortoise
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Laser training for dry eye professionals
The New Zealand Laser Training Institute is offering a new online training course focused on optometrists and others interested in treating dry eye.
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BLVNZ: Building for the future
The Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind (RNZFB) and partner Generus Living Group are well underway creating New Zealand’s first six-star retirement village, with construction of the first building due for completion later this year.
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