AR CL moves closer to reality
Invisible computing pioneer Mojo Vision, developer of the world’s first augmented reality (AR) contact lens has partnered with contact lens manufacturer Menicon. The Mojo Lens is
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Fresh fashion icons
Ogi’s Seraphin has released a new capsule collection, Shimmer, offering five contemporary, elegant styles – think Breakfast at Tiffany’s – showcasing the exciting work of Ogi’s chief creator David Duralde. The flattering optical frames are designed using handmade, premium acetate and titanium, adorn
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ADONZ conference 2021
The Association of Dispensing Opticians of New Zealand (ADONZ) has announced new dates for its 2021 conference, following the cancellation of its 2020 conference due the pandemic. The 2021 conference will now be held from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 October 2021 at the Heritage Hotel in Queenstown. The 2
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New myopia specs trial underway
US-based ophthalmic development company Kubota Vision has partnered with the Centre for Eye Research Ireland (CERI) and Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) to conduct clinical trials into its
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Stars and their eyes… Johnny Depp
US actor Johnny Depp has suffered with vision issues from early on in his life and is nearly blind in his left eye. The Hollywood movie star told Rolling Stone magazine he had “been blind as a bat” in his left eye since birth and is myopic in his right eye. Depp admitted he can barely see anything a
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APAC winner
Optometry Australia has been named 2020 Asia-Pacific (APAC) Professional Association of the Year, at the fourth annual APAC Association Awards. The award celebrates professional associations that have
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St George’s celebrates five years
St George’s Eye Care celebrated its fifth anniversary in November, providing some welcome celebratory person-to-person time after the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns.
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Examining low vision remotely?
Eschenbach has launched a first-of-its-kind low vision assessment kit, Haus Call, allowing optometrists to conduct a low vision exam and a follow-up device assessment remotely.
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Vitamin D and Omega-3: little effect on AMD
A long-term, large US study has found that vitamin D and omega-3 supplements have little effect on the development and progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Anti-VEGF injection needs continue to rise
The demand for anti-VEGF injections to stem vision loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy is continuing to rise by about 15% a year, adding to the strain on district health boards’ (DHBs’) eye care budgets, already burdened by backlogs for eye care such as cataract
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Clearing the Covid-backlog for better eye care
The Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) has set up a new Health Services Research Unit investigating solutions to overcome the backlog of undiagnosed and untreated eye conditions resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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