Reflecting modern times
Japanese lens manufacturer Tokai Optical has launched its No Reflection Coating (NRC), in response to the post-pandemic reliance on screen use.
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WM new drop
With iconic London landmarks as its campaign backdrop, William Morris unveiled its fall winter collection for brands Black Label and London. Uniquely angular Black Label model Luna is a featured frame, bursting with design details. Available in blue, green and red, its translucent acetate colourways
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Virtual patient creator awarded
Senior lecturer Dr Phil Turnbull at the School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS), University of Auckland, has received the Butland Award for his work developing a virtual patient for optometry students.
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BOOK REVIEW: Ocular Telehealth: a practical guide
This is the first edition of Ocular Telehealth: A Practical Guide, which is not at all surprising given the recent changes in practical medical delivery the Covid pandemic has required.
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Gene therapy ‘restores’ kids’ colour vision
Gene therapy has partly restored the function of the retina’s cone receptors in two children who were born completely colourblind, reported University College London (UCL) researchers.
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Subthreshold laser beats anti-VEGF for DMO
A UK clinical trial found subthreshold micropulse laser therapy for diabetic macular oedema (DMO) offers comparable results to standard-threshold laser and costs less than one-tenth of anti-VEGF injections.
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New eye drops for pre- and post-cataract surgery
Boosting its dry eye family of products, Medix21 has introduced Rayner’s Aeon pre- and post-surgery eye drops to help manage patients’ dry eye and improve visual outcomes.
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Gene therapy hope for dry AMD
A new gene therapy targeting malfunctioning mitochondria has shown “robust benefit” in disease models as the first potential treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Re:Vision triple business award finalist
Re:Vision is a finalist in three categories of this year’s Westpac Awards: best emerging business, excellence in customer service delivery, and excellence in community contribution.
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CL care: faster disinfection, greater comfort
Sharing the spotlight with its dry eye diagnostics, Ophthalmic Instrument Company (OIC) introduced Avizor’s Ever Clean Plus lens care system to New Zealand’s ophthalmic community at this year’s CCLS conference.
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Glaukos’ milestones announced
Micro-invasive glaucoma surgery pioneer Glaukos announced its iStent family of technologies have now been implanted in more than one million procedures worldwide.
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SPONSORED: Zeiss VISUMAX 800 – minimising SMILE and LASIK times
The Wellington Eye Centre has become the first laser clinic in New Zealand to take delivery of the VISUMAX 800 femtosecond laser made by Carl Zeiss Meditec.
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