Researchers at the Indiana School of Optometry in the US have demonstrated that mean corneal curvature is a better metric for predicting sagittal height prior to fitting soft contact lenses. Sharing
Eyetelligence Workstation, an artificial intelligence (AI) platform developed in Melbourne to detect signs of glaucoma, is now being used by 50 Australian optometry practices. With an accuracy in
United Arab Emirates (UAE) researchers have developed a hydrogel polymer contact lens (CL) infused with gold nanoparticles to help correct red-green colour vision deficiency (CVD). Unsatisfied with
Technology for sterilising frames topped optometrists’ purchase list following the outbreak of Covid-19 in 2020, according to a survey by US-based online business magazine Women in Optometry. In
Apax Partners is set to acquire German eyeglass-lens maker Rodenstock Group by the middle of 2021. The Munich-based Rodenstock has a staff of around 4,900 and sells its products in more than 85
ProDesign Denmark has released a collection of three fresh, new models inspired by Nordic colours and design traditions. For men, panto model Quadra stands out with its matte metal front in a toned-down palette offering a contrast to the colourful metal inside. Model Trail offers a classic masculine
The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) is consulting on accreditation standards for optical dispensing education programmes and is inviting dispensing opticians to make
‘Bionic eye’ companies Pixium Vision and Second Sight have joined forces to consolidate their efforts to restore vision. The combined entity is expected to create easier access to capital,
The Auckland Regional Charity Hospital (ARCH) has changed its name to Aotearoa Charity Hospital to better reflect its expanding scope to provide charitable medical services to a wider geographical area of New Zealand.
New Zealand eyecare practitioners (ECPs) can now refer patients who need access to low-vision services and identify as Māori directly to Kāpō Māori Aotearoa.
Coopervision has launched its Brilliant Futures myopia management programme in Australasia. The programme spans eyecare practitioners and health and education departments, providing myopia education resources for schools, and is designed to support practice, patient and parent myopia educational ini
Dutch brand Dutz is keen to put some colour back into our lives after a tough year, and with a range that seems to come straight from a paint box, it certainly delivers! Offering a style and a colour for everyone, metal models DZ799 (green), DZ803 (blue) and DZ800 (orange) are all available in a wid