Independent Lens Specialist (ILS) is touring New Zealand from 12-15 September to showcase Shamir’s latest innovations in lens designs and coatings. According to ILS, attendees will have the
Two years since its strategic focus shift, Blind Low Vision New Zealand’s (BLVNZ’s) widened support criteria are making a difference, ensuring more vison-troubled Kiwis receive help, sooner.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and Kāpo Māori Aotearoa (KMA) have signed a tatou pounamu (memorandum of understanding) to improve the future of Māori eye health in Aotearoa.
In an Association of Optometrists’ (AOP) UK survey, thousands of its members objected to the General Optical Council’s (GOC) proposal to separate eye check elements to allow dispensing opticians (DOs) to carry out refraction. Of the 2,445 members who responded to AOP’s survey, 87% said the two eye t
In a new bid to promote better eye health in New Zealand, Eye Health Aotearoa (EHA) hosted an event at Parliament offering eye checks to MPs and their staff. The event, which was supported by Device Technologies and marked the start of EHA’s and IAPB's 2022 Love Your Eyes campaign, saw Specsavers op
That eyewear is a fashion item seems self-evident to those of us who practice the art of optical dispensing for a living. We all know the rare opportunity we have to change not only a person’s look, but also the way the whole world perceives them through a great frame choice. We also know the disapp
Three Kiwi optometrists who trialled Alcon’s new toric contact lenses – Dailies Total 1 for Astigmatism and Precision 1 for Astigmatism – said the lenses did not disappoint.
In a bid to promote local manufacturing, the Australian Border Force has revoked the 5% tariff concession on imports of acetate optical frames, reported Australian media. The move, initiated by New South Wales eyewear manufacturer Optex Australia, was challenged by the Optical Distributors and Manuf
Announcing a significant step on its integration journey, EssilorLuxottica Australia New Zealand has appointed Stephen Locke as vice president optical channel and Larissa Brander as wholesale marketing director.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is hosting a one-day virtual event on 10 September 2022, highlighting what practitioners can expect from the next five years of advances in ophthalmology.
Dr Nicholas Jones has joined Health New Zealand as its new director of public health, succeeding Dr Caroline McElnay, who resigned in April 2022 after holding the role for nearly six years.
French maison Nathalie Blanc’s ’60s-inspired spring/summer collection offers pops of colour. Round model Simone is accompanied by oversized square shapes and trending rectangular styles, while modern takes on the Lennon-style frames and the classic aviator will suit those seeking something more ligh