Safilo partners for sustainability
Safilo has teamed up with Aquafil, a recognised global manufacturer of synthetic fibres, to introduce Econyl regenerated nylon into its eyewear collections.
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Sony supports GiveVision
Founded in 2014 to develop a low vision aid for those with incurable sight loss, GiveVision has teamed up with the Sony UK Technology Centre to develop and manufacture the next generation of its wearable technology, Sightplus.
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Making retinas in space
NASA has awarded US$5M to US biotech company LambdaVision to help it explore the benefits of microgravity for its unique, protein-based artificial retina.
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Optica introduces a new eco-microcloth
Optica Life Accessories has introduced an eco-friendly microcloth, made entirely from recycled PET bottles, as part of its commitment to sourcing sustainable alternatives, said Tom Nichol, Optica’s sales and marketing manager.
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Stars and their eyes… Daryl Selby
England squash captain Daryl Selby has promised to wear eye protection in all Professional Squash Association (PSA) tournaments after suffering an eye injury during the British National Championships.
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Australia champions optometrists
Optometry Australia (OA) has received a substantial government grant to promote optometry and community eye health across Australia under the Good vision for life consumer campaign. “The allocation of
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CLs to control diabetic retinopathy?
What if contact lenses could control the secretion of insulin? This might now be possible thanks to some new, smart contact lens technology that can detect diabetes and treat diabetic
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New laser reduces cataract complications
Russian scientists have developed a new method for cataract surgery, where a laser is used to both destroy the clouded eye lens and stimulate the regeneration of adjacent tissue.
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Correcting Usher syndrome in utero?
New research led by hearing scientists at Oregon Health & Science University suggests a way to treat and prevent intractable genetic disorders before birth.
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A better diagnostic for Covid-19?
Two ophthalmologists are part of a team of researchers awarded one of the coveted special Covid-19 Health Research Council (HRC) grants announced in mid-April.
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ODOB: What to expect from Level 2
The following is an announcement from the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) regarding the Government’s possible move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 on 23 April FROM THE ODOB BOARD As
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