Supporting emerging talent is one of Silmo 2025’s key missions and the Optical Design Contest exhibition is a quirky and inspiring place to spend some time. For its fourth edition, chaired by Belgian designer and interior architect Michel Penneman, the contest invited design students to imagine ‘sup
Minor salivary gland transplantation (MSGT) is a promising surgical option for patients with severe dry eye disease (DED) where tear production is absent, especially for those with Stevens-Johnson syndrome, according to US ophthalmologists.
EssilorLuxottica has unveiled plans for Switch: Vision Innovation Summit, a new global event series exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge med-tech are reshaping vision care.
Much loved TV presenter, restaurateur, chef, author and entrepreneur Dame Prue Leith has partnered with Australian distributor Eyes Right Optical to create a new eyewear collection. A specs wearer for over 50 years, UK-based Leith famously said: "I would rather spend money on glasses and necklaces t
Two studies presented at the recent 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons found immediate sequential bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS) to be safe, practical and often associated with better visual outcomes than delayed sequential bilateral cataract surgery (DSBCS
Optical Dispensers Australia (ODA) is expanding its offering in New Zealand, hosting a series of face-to-face CPD workshops for members. The first one, a frame repairs workshop in Auckland, welcomed 30 delegates and was a sold-out event, ODA said.
Researchers at the University of Auckland found “significant inconsistencies” in the way clinicians manage patients with blind disfigured eyes, specifically regarding the provision and care of custom scleral-shell prostheses.
A recent survey for Johnson & Johnson Vision uncovered a significant gap in how middle-aged Australians understand and manage presbyopia. It found the condition is often overlooked or under-treated, p
US researchers found patients prescribed glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), such as Ozempic and Wegovy, had about half the risk of developing non-infectious uveitis compared with ma
Norway is incorporating AI-powered eye screening in its national health system to address ophthalmologist shortages and reduce preventable blindness from diabetes. Partnering with Eyenuk, a US-
This year’s EyeBall saw the New Zealand Optometry Student Society (NZOSS) transform the Auckland’s Maritime Room into a mystical wonderland. Themed ‘Enchanted Forest’, the ball’s venue came alive with green twinkling LEDs, butterfly lights and lush plants scattered throughout, setting the stage for
Five new projects funded by the Australian and New Zealand Eye Foundation (ANZEF, the philanthropic arm of RANZCO) will investigate eye-health inequities across New Zealand and the Pacific, focusing on screening, service access, treatment participation and clinical trial inclusion.
