More than 2,100 votes were cast for this year’s ODMA Awards, designed to recognise both industry suppliers and independent practices. The number of votes surpassed all ODMA’s expectations, said ODMA CEO Amanda Trotman, and shows the industry is in good hands. “This truly is a programme offered by the industry, for the industry and with massive industry involvement choosing who should be honoured in 2025.”
University of Auckland researchers are studying refractive error in NZ seven- and 12-year-olds to quantify eyecare gaps and assess school screening effectiveness. Data collection for
Announced during the networking function on the first day of the fair, the 2025 award winners were:
University of Auckland's SOVS is conducting HRC-funded research via a survey to understand eyecare providers' perspectives on outreach work, aiming to develop mechanisms for easier participation and effective delivery to underserved groups.
Vision Bus Aotearoa (VBA) secured renewed funding from the Buchanan Charitable Foundation, enabling continued mobile eyecare service delivery to underserved
Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Anne Hathaway wore specific designer sunglasses from Etnia Barcelona, Emmanuelle Khanh, and Khaite x Oliver Peoples at a fashion photocall for The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Eye Health Aotearoa (EHA) is hosting a Parliamentary Friends of Eye Health event on 21 July to elevate vision care as
