Jean-François Rey, founder and CEO of French eyewear design company, Maison Jean-François Rey, has handed over control and executive responsibilities to the Franco-German trio of Walter Pirinoli, Dan Levi and Ralf Kmoch.
Perhaps a more conservative financial decision, this year’s Silmo d’Or ceremony was held at the exhibition centre. Regardless, the evening was an absolute delight. The Silmo team managed to pack in all the glamour expected from the Silmo d’Or awards, and the champagne flowed. Silmo president Amelie
Ciclosporin (Ikervis) has been listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) in Australia, saving around 7,500 severe keratitis patients with dry eye disease (DED) an estimated A$900 each per year, said Greg Hunt, Minister for Health and Aged Care.
A retrospective cohort study in the US has shown that patients with non-infectious uveitis (NIU) are more likely to contract Covid-19 and experience severe outcomes. However, this association was due to the demographics, comorbidities and medications of patients with NIU, rather than to NIU alone, r
An anti-cataract intravitreal implant has completed non-clinical testing, with an Australian phase 1/2 clinical study now underway.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) has launched ‘The Tick’, an endorsement that an event has achieved 35% female representation.
The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) is reviewing its cultural competence standards and has completed a consultation to secure member feedback. Chair Jayesh Chouhan said the cultural standards were last reviewed in 2018, so were due for a review this year.
Two recent, independent studies have shown that Optos’ Silverstone retinal scanning system can improve patient management and alter treatment decisions. The first study¹ by researchers from the
The following is a special Covid-19 update from the optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) on 27 October 2021 ODOB: Mandatory vaccination order for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians On
Medix21 has secured the exclusive New Zealand distribution rights for the CAIRS (corneal allogeneic intrastromal ring segments) double-bladed trephine for keratoconus.
Ophthalmic lens manufacturer Hoya Vision Care has partnered with ophthalmic device and instrument manufacturer Haag-Streit to address the global rise of myopia in children.
A New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO) survey has shown its members want to provide more community care to reduce waiting times and improve eye health outcomes. The response was prompted by the imminent restructuring of the district health boards (DHBs) which led the NZAO to ask members ho