The latest addition to Auckland Eye's ophthalmologist team is Dr Chi-Ying Chou. Dr Chou specialises in cornea/anterior segment and glaucoma, as well as refractive cataract surgery. During his training Chou worked as a registrar in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Rotorua and then moved on to work as
The University of Auckland has launched an initiative focusing on the impact of repeated head impacts in sports on the human brain. The New Zealand Sports Human Brain Bank Initiative is an extension
Jukurrpa Designs has launched a collection of eyewear inspired by unique artwork created by Aboriginal artists in remote Central Australia. The collection took nearly three years to create, designer
A UK study shows a personalised medicine approach may be useful in detecting the risk of developing myopia in very young children.
Scientists in Northern Ireland have devised a simple eye test that can detect heart disease.
Dr Neil Avery has joined Thorndon Eye Clinic, after having recently completed his fellowship training in retinal diseases and vitreoretinal surgery.
Centrostyle has released a new collection of lightweight active memory frames for kids aged 5-10. Comfortable and flexible, the company says while wearing these frames, kids will be able to be kids and keep their glasses safe. The frame has highly resistant steel and grilamid hinges. The temples hav
A year to the day since launching its optical range, Le Specs is planning to roll out its new Alt Fit range in the new year.
A team of optical gents recently participated in the Christchurch leg of the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride, a global, classic-styled motorcycle event to funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men’s mental health.
Lego’s creative playing blocks are becoming more accessible to visually impaired with the launch of Lego Audio & Braille Building Instructions earlier this year and the upcoming 2020 launch of Lego Braille Bricks.
Transparent batteries were demonstrated at NTT’s R&D Forum in mid-November after Hironobu Minowa and his colleagues from the Japanese communications giant embarked on a project to make a battery as inconspicuous as possible.
Fila has launched its new stylish sporty collection of optical and sunglasses for summer 2019/20. The SF9326 sunglasses featured here offer “ultimate freedom of movement”, said Fila. The frames are light with rubber inserts on temple tips and polarised lenses for comfort and functionality. With the
