Oh là là! Dynamic lands JF Rey
Christchurch-based Dynamic Eyewear is the new distributor for French optical and sunglass brand JF Rey.
Susanne Bradley2 min read
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Christchurch-based Dynamic Eyewear is the new distributor for French optical and sunglass brand JF Rey.
Emphasising optometry’s far-reaching impact and vital role, the World Council of Optometry (WCO) has revealed this year’s theme for World Optometry Week 2025: ‘Eyes to the Future: Optometry Improving
A US study identified a significant surge in internet search activity for eye drop safety and alternative dry eye disease (DED) therapies following nationwide eye drop recalls beginning in January 202
From Ahlem’s latest Paris-inspired collection, all-gender optical frame Saint Peres is a petite and discerning style, modest but with exquisite detailing on the temples and front. Available in Champagne, brushed grey gold and brushed ruthenium.
For the first time in a decade, a major review of the Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing (Cert IV) is underway in Australia to bring it up to standard with contemporary industry practices and other markets, including New Zealand.
American Brokeback Mountain actor Jake Gyllenhaal described being legally blind as occasionally advantageous in his career. Despite his childhood amblyopia having naturally resolved, the 44-year-old has to wear corrective lenses for his 6/60 vision.
Researchers in Australia have found glucose-monitoring contact lenses (CLs) offer a pain-free and convenient alternative to finger-prick blood testing, which could improve treatment adherence and long-term health outcomes in diabetic patients living in remote areas.
The Rutherford Hotel in Nelson was a hive of activity when Matthews Eyecare hosted its inaugural conference late last year. With staff traveling from 26 practices, from Kerikeri to Invercargill, this landmark event celebrated learning, collaboration and connection.
Developers’ claims that eye-exercise apps such as SniperSight can help alleviate users’ astigmatism, near-sightedness, farsightedness, eye strain and age-related deterioration have been dismissed by a US ophthalmologist.
Investment directed into primary eyecare can potentially deliver £98m (NZ$210.8m) per year in net benefits for the National Health Service (NHS) in England, with benefits expected to be similar in other UK nations. This would help the UK government fulfil its objectives set out in the Darzi review t
A Christchurch-based ophthalmologist’s collection of popular articles for general practitioners (GPs) on how to diagnose and treat common eye problems has been revised and is now freely available online at gpeyes.co.nz
In a breakthrough for diagnosing cerebral visual impairment (CVI), Dr Nicola McDowell, a senior lecturer at Massey University, has developed a specialised tool, the Austin Assessment app.