Rohto Mentholatum is the new Australasian distributor for Melcare’s Optimel manuka eye drops for dry eye, which will be distributed in New Zealand and Australia, together with Rohto’s Dry Aid lubrican
Using a novel type of optical coherence tomography (OCT) called polarisation-sensitive OCT (PS-OCT) a Japanese research team have identified scleral fibre patterns in highly myopic eyes which may help with the development of more targeted therapies for myopia.
A study looking at eyecare affordability in Australian collaborative clinics found one-quarter of patients are avoiding treatment for their eye conditions for cost reasons. The study, published
UK researchers have received £2.1m (NZ$4.36m) to develop a soft contact lens (CL) that can repair eye damage by transferring corneal epithelial cells directly to the ocular surface of the eye.
A novel 3D tactile label for drop bottles, designed to increase the accurate identification of medication and improve compliance in low vision patients, was correctly ‘read’ by 92% of test patients in
Left uncorrected, astigmatism can lead to reduced visual acuity, visual fatigue, poor overall vision quality and contact lens (CL) dropout, according to the Centre for Ocular Research & Education’s (C
Following a successful inaugural year, Myopia Profile has announced the return of Myopia Action Month in September 2024. The global event will deliver 30 days of tailored education and industr
Launched at O-Show 2024, Optique Line’s latest addition, Aikō Eyewear received a warm welcome from patrons, said Erika Siabatto, Optique Line’s marketing manager. The brand brings a blend of Nordic, Japanese and Australian contemporary designs, crafted with quality, playfulness and unique global aes
Attracting attention on Optimed’s stand from paediatric ophthalmologists and ophthalmic nurses was NeoLight’s Icon retinal imaging system, designed specifically to screen premature babies both in large hospital settings and in more remote areas.
Eye Health Aotearoa (EHA) will run a nationwide New Zealand Children’s Eye Health Campaign in September, finishing on World Sight Day on 10 October 2024.
This year’s Specsavers Clinical Conference (SCC) will be held from 14-15 September at the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa and online. Bringing together optometry and ophthalmology professionals
A Chinese research team has developed a new ‘smart’ contact lens (CL) that can continuously monitor intraocular pressure (IOP), regardless of environmental temperature fluctuations. Led by Dengbao X
