Blue-light IOLs for glaucoma?
A large international study has found cataract patients fitted with blue-light-filtering intraocular lenses (BLF-IOLs) had favourable glaucoma outcomes compared to those receiving non-BLF IOLs.
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Dame Mary Perkins Award judges revealed
The panel of judges for Specsavers’ 2023 Dame Mary Perkins Award comprises John Mulka, chair of Eye Health Aotearoa and chief executive of Blind Low Vision NZ; Skye Cappuccio, CEO of Optometry
Lesley Springall2 min read
Focus on myopia control and indigenous eye health
Myopia management and efficacy, alongside indigenous eye health, will be in the spotlight at O=Mega23, in partnership with the 4th World Congress of Optometry (WCO), taking place in Melbourne from 8-10 September.
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Dr Wilson’s honorary appointment
Gisborne-based senior clinical lecturer Dr Graham Wilson has been appointed Honorary Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology with the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Otago, Wellington.
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Inspired by Lennon
Marketed by the French group KNCO, John Lennon Eyewear draws its inspiration from the Beatles icon’s signature round glasses. Of the brand’s many models of round shapes, JO 01 is the most faithful to Lennon’s original. Made entirely of metal, it comes in several colours, from discreet black or silve
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Kiwis propel portable MRI development
Researchers from the Robinson Research Institute (RRI) at Victoria University have developed a small magnet allowing the development of the world’s first portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner.
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Titan Optical expands team
Rose Rogers has joined Titan Optical to manage the eyewear-side of things nationwide. Titan Optical director Campbell Gordon said he knew straight away Rogers was right for the role. “Rose has great people skills, a stellar work ethic and a can-do attitude. She’s also very witty and I know she will
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An update from VOSO
In 2022 VOSO supplied $17,000 worth of surgical supplies to Samoa, Tonga and Fiji. This year the figure was closer to $25,000 of surgical supplies distributed to our Pacific neighbours.
Kylie Dreaver, optometrist and secretary of VOSO2 min read
SILMO – the generational effect
Celebrating its legacy as the oldest professional optical trade fair, Silmo Paris’ advertising slogan for its 2023 edition is ‘Generation Silmo’.
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On and off court
Offering both optical and sun, Fila’s Heritage collection features lightweight styles with clean lines and classic designs. New Touch of F, featured here, is a vintage-inspired shape with plastic rims and a double metal bridge. Timeless shades come in matte and clear finishes, while the metal temple
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Surgery adds anti-Covid protections
South Island cataract and refractive surgeon Dr Malcolm McKellar has gone the extra mile to avoid his patients or staff contracting Covid, installing high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration, germicidal UVC lighting units and extra ventilation at his Christchurch practice.
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Tree Spectacles arrives
Independent Italian brand Tree Spectacles is now available in New Zealand, thanks to distributor Phoenix Eyewear.
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