Up to 50% of UV exposure comes from the reflection from the back-surface and sides of lenses, resulting in ordinary sun lenses, with no UV blocking technology on the back surface of the lens, putting patients’ eyes at greater risk of UV damage as darker lenses result in greater pupil dilation. Count
Born in 1943, acclaimed South African actor, writer and director John Kani lost an eye in a racially motivated attack.
Hey, Mambo! Etnia Barcelona’s new sun collection, Mambo Vol. 1, is an absolute fiesta, celebrating the city’s lively dance halls, including the legendary La Paloma Sala de Ball. The collection
A new holographic augmented-reality device gives pre-op cataract patients a glimpse of their post-operative best-corrected vision, according to its creators. Developed by Professor Hakan Ürey and
Teenagers’ continuous smartphone use is associated with more myopic refractive errors, particularly in those with low outdoor exposure, according to researchers at Erasmus University Medical Centre,
Allergan has announced that AGN-190584 (pilocarpine 1.25%) ophthalmic solution for presbyopia treatment met its primary and secondary endpoints in its phase 3 Gemini 1 clinical study. The company
Apple has been granted a US patent for a mixed reality headset that will project images directly onto the retina. Conventional virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets project
A study has found that the ForeseeHome device detects neovascular AMD in patients who still have good visual acuity, and with greater sensitivity than the Amsler grid. Evaluated by Dr Marcus Altman,
Morel’s latest sunglass collection, Nude, comprises translucent styles that highlight sun-kissed skin while giving the wearer a sophisticated, contemporary look. Butterfly-shaped model 80048A is a blend of modernity and classic design. The slightly oversized shape makes this elegant model a must-hav
Face à Face’s model Split has had its lenses sliced at the ends in an assertive gesture – a radically chic and daring cut for these Italian-made acetate stunners. Rounded and generous, model Bocca Palma is inspired by Florida’s art deco architecture of the 1950s and seems to have come straight from
Cancer Society New Zealand is highlighting optometrists and dispensing opticians’ crucial role in increasing awareness of UV protection for our eyes ahead of the 2021 summer season, and is encouraging all eyecare professionals to discuss how best to do this with their patients.
The air intakes of the classic 911 have not only inspired the name of Porsche’s new sunglasses range, but also the design of its dynamically shaped frames. The wraparound style is made from the high-performance plastic RXP, ensuring stability and lightness. A flexible adjustment range at the frame e