Okia Reshape
Okia has released an upgraded version of Reshape, the brand’s eyewear collection made from upcycled plastic bottles.
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Home vision check for parents
Non-profit organisation OneSight has launched Vision Check, a free online test for parents to test their children’s vision during lockdown.
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AntiVEGF injections lead to glaucoma?
A US study has found AMD patients are more likely to develop glaucoma or ocular hypertension (OHT) when treated with anti-VEGF injections.
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MyHealth consumer hub
1st Group, the parent company of online booking and patient referral software platform MyHealth1st, has launched a new health education portal for consumers.
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Covid-19: Eyes a source of contagion?
As well as being an entry point for SARS-CoV-2, the virus can persist in the eyes for weeks causing eye fluids to be an ongoing source of contagion, a new Italian study has
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Covid-19: low risk of tear transmission
A new study has shown coronavirus doesn’t appear to be present in people’s tears and thus transmission through tears is low. Responding to the controversy surrounding the potential transmission
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Documentary highlights the power of optometry
A new documentary places optometrists at the forefront of preventative care by revealing how current optometric technology provides early detection of deadly diseases such as obesity, diabetes, myopia
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New centre to focus on ODD
Thanks to an anonymous US$10 million gift, Stanford Health Care has established what is thought to be the first research centre dedicated to optic disc drusen (ODD).
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Antibiotic resistance common in eye diseases
The latest results from a long-term US study revealed the prevalence of antibiotic resistant bacteria is common in eye infections.
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Centro Style’s Neyeture: a greener view
Centro Style’s new ethical brand Neyeture is committed to the sustainability of all materials used, from the product to the packaging, said the Italian company.
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Danish minimalism
Ørgreen has launched five new unisex titanium optical frames, reinforcing Scandinavian minimalistic design traditions. Model Discovery has soft, rounded edges, a feature mainly seen on acetate frames, while Columbia and Arch’s soldered temples serve as a new signature feature. All styles are availab
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NZAO’s Student Awards 2020
The New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO) had to cancel its annual Student Awards ceremony due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, but that didn’t stop it recognising the country’s outstanding students of optometry and commending them all for their hard work.
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