Myopia management educator Myopia Profile is opening up its AI-powered myopia assistant Ask Kate for families during Myopia Awareness Week, 18–24 May. Trained exclusively on Myopia Profile’s pe
A single low-concentration atropine eye drop can produce short-term ocular effects lasting at least 24 hours in young adults, according to research published in Eye and Vision. University of H
SightGlass Vision has announced new clinical data showing that its Diffusion Optics Technology (DOT) spectacle lenses for myopia control saved an average of more than 1D of progression in children age
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon have released a video-series to help eyecare professionals (ECPs) understand and apply recommendations from the recently published Tear Film & Ocular Sur
Turn heads with William Morris Black Label’s Juke 2, a bold fashion statement inspired by some of London’s iconic walkways. Blending timeless vintage aesthetics with contemporary flair, Juke 2 is designed for wearers who dare to stand out. A sleek all-gold metal top bar crowns the design, contrastin
A new children’s book celebrates 29 New Zealanders who invented medical tools, led key health initiatives or revolutionised health care in some way. For a start, it tells us that a Timaru inventor created the first-ever disposable syringe!
Catering to demand from a growing group of consumers pursuing outdoor activities requiring helmets, Swiss Eyewear Group Invu’s latest collection of ultra-polarised sunglasses is specifically designed to be worn comfortably under a helmet.
Morel’s first special edition series, Enigma, offers contemporary shapes with an electrifying, daring, vibrant palette where each model stands out with a unique two-tone combination. The collection is presented against dreamlike, stunning artwork that would brighten any shop window.
Essilor’s latest innovation in the myopia-control space, spectacle lens Stellest 2.0, is now available in New Zealand.
Having served eyecare professionals in New Zealand and Australia for 20 years through distribution partners, Optopol is now stepping up its commitment to the region with the establishment of Optopol ANZ.
Zeiss Vision Care is launching the Zeiss ClearMind portfolio: all-day premium lenses designed for exceptionally clear vision and proven in an in-house study to reduce cognitive load.
A University of Auckland-led qualitative study has added new detail to why eye donation remains low in Aotearoa New Zealand. These findings go beyond the system and infrastructure issues the research team already identified in NZ Optics October 2025.
