Researchers in Switzerland have developed an intraneural electrode able to bypass the eyeball and send messages directly to the brain through the optic nerve, a technology that could provide visual
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has recommended sunglasses be worn outdoors to prevent keratitis and other damage, even when the sun isn’t shining, after a European study reported over half of ocular exposure comes from scattering and cloud reflection.
Dominating Zeiss’ stand and drawing the eye as soon as you entered O=Mega19’s exhibition hall, was the futuristic and somewhat robot-looking Visufit 1000, the company’s new digital 3D centration
ODMA’s boutique optical fair, the O-Show will be held in Sydney for the first time in 2020 during a new mid-May weekend time slot.With Melbourne now well-served by the larger, biennial O=Mega fair and
A new emoji is being proposed to change the image of glasses wearers from geek to chic.A social media vote on four options provided a winning image – a smiling face with modern black frames – to be
A phase I clinical trial in Italy has shown recombinant human nerve growth factor (rhNGF) to be a potential treatment for dry eye disease (DED).A total of 40 patients with moderate to severe,
Unforgettable insect-inspired eyewear has gone viral this season to the delight of South Korean-based designer Aggie Nam who is captivating the social media world with her eyewear art.Wholly
ADONZ19: Open for registration The Association of Dispensing Opticians of New Zealand’s (ADONZ’s) 2019 conference is now open for registration. The 2019 programme is packed with dispensing pearls and
Icelandic start-up Risk Medical Solutions has launched an app to encourage diabetics worldwide to better self-monitor their risks of sight loss.The Retina Risk app, developed by University of Iceland
Parker and Co and Dresden have both made it on to the 2019 shortlist for New Zealand’s hottest retail thinkers and disruptors.Celebrating innovation and vitality, New Zealand Retailers Association
Taking pride of place, in the centre of Essilor’s impressive stand at O=Mega19, was a tall, glass-covered show stand, more reminiscent of a museum than an optical fair.The stand contained a selection
Taking pride of place on Designs for Vision’s busy stand was Icare Home, a home tonometer for glaucoma suspects and post-surgical monitoring, which has now been combined with new Icare mHome software,
