In a small US CRISPR gene therapy study for patients with Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), 79% of those treated showed “measurable improvements”. Fourteen patients (12 adults aged 17-63 years, p
A European study investigating cataract surgery (GFCS) in children found an age of less than 16 weeks and presence of microcornea and other anterior segment abnormalities at the time of surgery were a
An Iranian study found cyclosporine 0.05% was superior to artificial tears in the management of immediate postoperative dry eye (DED) following cataract surgery. Conducted at Bu-Ali Sina Hospital
Entries are now open for the International Opticians’ Association (IOA) Silmo International Optician of the Year Award. Recognising the importance of the optician and their role in the choice
Maison Lafont is debuting new sun styles made with creative upcycling, a concept developed by designer Thomas Lafont.
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) is partnering with CooperVision to help advance myopia management as a global standard of care, introducing an interactive and educational resource for eyecare pra
Minima’s new Junior Hybrid-3 offers beautifully crafted frames which are customisable to suit every young face. The acetate front is available in six funky shapes, finishes and vibrant colours, while the hingeless ultra-flexible temples made from rubber elastomer come in two lengths and a wide choic
Continuing its cultural and artistic journey inspired by contemporary Japanese design, Face a Face has released five new sunglass styles as part of its Japan Now collection. The exaggerated width of the temples in model Kimono, featured here, evokes the wide sleeves of this traditional gown, the rou
The International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE) is offering educators worldwide the chance to become an IACLE Contact Lens Educator of the Year and travel to the annual meeting of the
Simran Kaur, Young New Zealander of the Year and University of Auckland (UoA) alumna 2024, was always destined for something spectacular. At a recent gathering at the university’s School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS) to celebrate Kaur’s awards, head of school Dr Andrew Collins recalled Kaur
After nearly a decade of dwindling activity, the long-standing New Zealand Optical Wholesalers Association (NZOWA) is winding up. Since NZOWA was established in the 1950s to represent the country’s
William Morris London has released a new line of eyewear in collaboration with The William Morris Gallery, the world-renowned art organisation preserving some of the most treasured works of the iconic British textile designer, poet and artist. One of William Morris’s most expensive, technically chal
