A large proportion of university students doing online learning during the pandemic are suffering from eye fatigue, eyestrain, ocular discomfort, headaches and burning eyes, a new study
Building on its efforts to establish a global standard of care for myopia management, the World Council of Optometry (WCO) and CooperVision have launched an online resource providing multilingual
Shamir is launching a new optical lens, Metaform, designed using nano-structure lens-manufacturing technology that offers a new breed of ‘superpowered’ lenses with all the optical features and
Iatrogenic dry eye secondary to intravitreal injections is an increasingly reported health concern, yet there’s a dearth of published scientific literature addressing this problem1. I recently completed a study at the University of Auckland to better understand the factors that contribute to the dev
Vera Wang has released five new dramatic styles as part of its VWX range, encompassing new design territory while remaining true to the brand’s aesthetics. Flat-top model Taraji is tapered into a cat-eye with screw-mounted lenses floating out from the sides of the frame. Available in black or tortoi
Ocular demodex infestation is recognised to be an important cause of chronic blepharitis1 and a number of commercial anti-demodectic eyelid formulations are currently available2. However, to date, limited studies have investigated the safety and tolerability of these commercial anti-demodectic eyeli
Researchers from Australia and the UK have developed a new screening system to give researchers and clinicians working with autistic adults ‘real life’ insights into social interactions.
Australian eyewear company Bailey Nelson said its roll out of a virtual try-on solution has seen its online sales conversion skyrocket by over 400% in 2021, enabling the business to
It is well recognised that tear film lipid layer instability is one of the hallmarks of evaporative dry eye disease (DED), yet most artificial tears are water-based and thus do little to replenish the disrupted lipid layer.
The job of the optics industry is to support those with visual impairment and prevent others from developing it, but for patients who are neurodiverse, such as those with autism spectrum disorder, more has to be done to meet their needs
Silhouette has launched Eos View, a new collection inspired by the ancient Greek goddess of the dawn and light. The translucent frames feature an unusual design with an innovative 3D profile and are exceptionally comfortable to wear, said the company. The Eos View models are crafted from the brand’s
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) has signed a climate change plea calling for the government to prioritise the climate emergency to save Australian