Timeless elegance
Blending heritage and modernity, Longchamp Eyewear's latest sunglass and optical styles release portray Longchamp’s unmistakable vision of French feminine elegance.
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Retro styles
Garrett Leight, son of Oliver Peoples founder Larry Leight, has released a new collection of optical and sun frames under his Los Angeles-based Garrett Leight California Optical (GLCO) brand. The collection includes retro-inspired style Hercules, a rounded frame with flared end pieces that nods to t
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3D printing powers up
Presenting at ARVO 2023, researchers from Canada’s Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) presented on 3D printing of polydimethyl siloxane (PDMS) microfluidic chips to test ocular cellular responses to various conditions, formulations and materials and evaluate contact lens-based drug releas
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Santa Maria del Mar capsule
Etnia Barcelona’s Santa Maria del Mar limited-edition capsule collection consists of two unique designs: Santa Maria and Espaseria. Both echo the gothic forms of Barcelona’s iconic Santa Maria del Mar Basilica and have been crafted with details gilded in 24-carat gold, inspired by the church’s intri
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All go for NZ rapid Avastin extension study
A New Zealand study has been launched to establish the safety and efficacy of rapid treatment extension of Avastin (bevacizumab), the first-line anti-VEGF agent for neovascular age-related macular
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Eyecare in the Cooks
In May, the Eyes and Eyelids docs left behind a wet and wild Auckland for the wet and wild, but somewhat warmer Cook Islands. Dr Paul Rosser has made this journey 28 times over 30 years, becoming an honorary Cook Islander in the process. This is my 19th trip, after my first visit as a baby-faced reg
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Copenhagen lightness
Shot in the stunning Ørgreen Studios, Ørgreen’s new campaign captures the essence of Copenhagen's unique relationship with light and its functional lifestyle while showcasing the elegance and simplicity of both the city’s aesthetic and Ørgreen's designs. The campaign highlights the company’s high-en
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Gut flora and AMD
A Chinese study has found age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients had different gut flora to those of healthy controls, suggesting intestinal microbiota might serve as potential AMD treatment targets and non-invasive indicators for clinical diagnosis.
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Plastic-neutral initiative expands
Expanding its commitment to sustainability, CooperVision’s plastic-neutrality initiative now covers its full range of contact lenses (CLs) distributed in Australia and New Zealand.
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Challenging the current research paradigm
Supporting research into the eye and its connection to the brain and body, the newly established Vision Research Foundation (VRF) is on a mission to transform health in New Zealand. The charity’s
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Stars and their eyes… The Fonz
American actor Henry Winkler, perhaps best known as Arthur ‘Fonzie’ Fonzarelli in the American 1970s and ’80s sitcom Happy Days, is partnering with pharmaceutical company Apellis to raise awareness of
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Made for serious play!
Monoqool is launching QoolKids, a series of frames made for fun-loving active kids. Lightweight and strong, this cool collection stays in place even when they want to play. Made without any screws, which may become loose and fall off, the frames are available in a range of colours, shapes and sizes.
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