One of the architecturally inspired styles in Lara D’s new Be Light collection, Model Adelaide, is dedicated to lightness, colour and elegance. The frame has been designed using hypoallergenic surgical steel, a functional, resistant and nickel free material, and includes added details like the diamo
Essilor has launched a new affordable vision testing tool, ClickCheck, to help overcome financial and practical barriers to vision screening in the developing world. “Priced at a fraction of an
Edinburgh-based design studio Hemp Eyewear has created a sustainable, all-natural optical frame using organic hemp combined with turmeric. Pushing the boundaries of sustainable design, the turmeric option is one of a range of natural pigments, including blueberries and beetroot, used in the collecti
Zeiss has launched a free, online vision screening tool offering an initial visual acuity assessment for both spectacle and non-spectacle wearers. “While other available online vision tests are
A first-of-its-kind study of frame material compatibility with surface cleaners containing environmentally friendly active ingredients shows there are safe options to incorporate into
A Cooper Vision first-of-its kind investigation has established a link between comfort and subjective vision quality in toric soft contact lens (CL) wearers, potentially decreasing patient
Rodenstock SunContrast lenses, designed for sports and outdoor activities, offer high-contrast perception, glare protection and 100% UV protection, and are ideal in bright or diffused light and in changing weather conditions. The lenses absorb more blue light compared with traditional sun lenses and
An international team of scientists has successfully replicated the anti-reflective and self-cleaning properties found in the nanostructures covering the corneas of the eyes of small fruit flies, creating a natural and cost-efficient technique for nanocoating.
A new Chinese study has revealed a substantial myopic shift in primary school-aged children during Covid-19 home confinement. The prospective, cross-sectional study by the Tianjin Medical University
Essilor Luxottica and Cooper Companies, two of the world’s largest vision care companies, have formed a 50/50 joint venture to acquire lens innovator Sight Glass Vision, which is developing innovative
The British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) has confirmed it will be publishing a new global consensus report delivering evidence-based guidance on all aspects of prescribing and fitting contact
Smartphone vision testing company EyeQue is taking crowding-funding Kickstarter pre-orders for its new, improved VisionCheck 2, a refraction device available direct to US consumers. “We’re proud to