CooperVision has launched a new global initiative, the Made Better Promise, which the company says reflects its commitment to responsible sourcing using lower-carbon primary packaging materials, manuf
Contact lens (CL) wearers place a high value on the expertise of optometrists, many of whom say they want more education and greater involvement in patients’ lens journeys, according to new research f
Vanni’s award-winning Extra collection has been revamped: with model V1804, it’s not just extra on the front but on the thickness of the rim. The glasses are milled and bevelled on the outside and ins
A/Prof Rachael Niederer to investigate the connection between stress and recurrence of HLA-B27 uveitis
Japanese researchers found caffeine therapy may be a potential treatment strategy to prevent the progression of severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in neonates born between 23 and 28 weeks' gestat
A striking set of clinical images took top honours at this year’s CCLS photo competition. First place went to Lower Hutt optometrist Gregory Nel for his image ‘A closer look at active neovascular chan
Woow starts the game again with its unveiling of a new Let’s Play! collection. True to its playful spirit, the French brand keeps shaking up the rules of style with a series of optical and sun concept
Researchers in India found one hour of smartphone use reduced blink rate and increased inter-blink intervals in young adults, with short social media videos (reels) causing greater pupil fluctuations
Researchers in the US reported that a deep-learning model trained on eye-tracking data could distinguish young adults with self-reported depression or suicidal ideation from healthy controls, suggesti
Etnia Barcelona has released a host of new optical and sun models, including the limited-edition Chroma collection, fizzing with bright colours and bold, chunky acetates. Chroma N20 (featured) comes i
OphthalmoPro has outlined several developments in its New Zealand dry eye portfolio, including the installation of an Eye-light device at Auckland University’s School of Optometry and Vision Science (
Researchers have found some sedentary behaviours, such as TV-watching, are linked to an increased risk of dementia and that replacing these with mentally active sedentary behaviours including reading
