Visique has evolved into the Independent Optometry Group, a “fiercely independent group” designed to support and grow the wealth of its independent members in these changing times, says Neil Human, formerly Visique, now the Independent Optometry Group chief executive.
Readers who attended ADONZ in Christchurch last year had the opportunity to have a close look at William Morris’ new London Gold Collection. This elegant, lightweight collection includes nine exclusive, premium acetate styles, in retro inspired shapes with modern details. Acetate fronts are blended
WOOW, created by the Face á Face in 2012, is celebrating its fifth anniversary by introducing the new WOOW Wool collection. The new collection stays true to the fun, upbeat spirit of the label, combining brightly coloured frames with vibrant matching patterns adorning the acetate temples, inspired b
Several ophthalmologists and members of the general public dedicated to helping those with low vision were recognised in this year’s Australia Day honours announcement.
Younger Optics has launched NuPolar Infinite, a prescription, grey polarised photochromic sun lens that automatically reacts to changing light conditions varying between a light grey 60% tint to dark grey 91% tint.
Volunteer Opthalmic Services Overseas (VOSO) spent a week in Tonga at the end of last year at the Vaiola Hospital in Nukuʻalofa. The VOSO team was led by VOSO chair Dr Andrew Riley and included Dr Hussain Patel, VOSO secretary Kylie Dreaver and trustee Hywel Bowen. The team was based at the hospital
Transitions Optical is kicking off 2018 with a Transitions XtraActive campaign giving eyecare professionals on both sides of the Tasman the opportunity to win a holiday.
The School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS) at the University of Auckland has announced three new appointments: Dr Sam Schwarzkopf as an associate professor and Drs Hannah Kersten and Phil Turnbull as lecturers.
Registration is open for the 2018 Ocular Therapeutics Conference. The conference will be held on Sunday 11 March at the Waipuna Conference Centre in Auckland and promises to be even bigger and better than last year’s successful inaugural conference.
Recognising the need for a drug delivery method that reduces patient inconsistency, researchers at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) have engineered a drug delivery device that slowly releases glaucoma medication, inside the eye for over six months before dissolving away.
A team of researchers from Moorfields Eye Hospital and the UCL Institute of Healthcare Engineering in the UK have been awarded £1.1 million to develop a robotic system to replace damaged retinal cells in people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
University of Southern California (USC) scientists have developed an on-the-spot, temperature-sensitive hydrogel and special syringe that can quickly seal eye injuries on the battlefield or in emergency situations.
