Biogen unveils plan to commercialise Eylea and Lucentis generics
Multinational biotech company Biogen has proposed a deal worth up to US$310 million (AU$453 m) to supply biosimilar treatments of …
New imaging system corrects for chromatic aberrations
A new imaging system capable of cancelling out the chromatic aberrations present in a person’s eye promises to provide more …
Traces of anti-VEGF drugs found in breast milk
Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) drugs have been identified in breast milk, prompting warnings from the researchers that the use …
New tool developed for practices to identify Indigenous patients
Indigenous eye health advocates have designed a new resource to help eyecare practices initiate conversations with patients who identify as …
Review into optometry complaints highlights need for clear communication
Optometrists are being urged to carefully manage patient expectations when prescribing new spectacles and contact lenses, as well as improve …
Ophthamology Updates! 2019 – Part 1
Returning for its fourth year, the 2019 Ophthalmology Updates! Conference was the series’ biggest event yet. In the first of …
IOLs: Bringing the presbyope into focus
As intraocular lenses continue to improve, their popularity is increasing among a variety of patients – even those who don’t …
How to become an optical dispenser
A meeting of Australia’s dispensers held during the O=MEGA19 conference in July 2019 highlighted that the profession suffers from lack …
New Specsavers report shows impact of eye health strategies
Specsavers’ latest snapshot into Australian eye health has revealed referrals for eye disease are soaring to unprecedented levels thanks to …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
More ophthalmologists for Far North Queensland
Experienced Brisbane-based ophthalmologists Dr Mark Donaldson and Dr Michael Hogden will periodically travel Cairns to consult and operate at Cairns …
Fresh cash injection for KeepSight diabetes eye screening program
Health Minister Mr Greg Hunt made the announcent on Sunday to mark the beginning of National Diabetes Week. The funding …
UNSW researcher claims American Academy of Optometry award
Mobeen was the recipient of the Joe and Janet Barr Early Career Cornea and Contact Lens Research Award, which grants …
Specsavers Clinical Conference returns for eighth edition
This year’s event will be held over 7–8 Septber at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and will continue the …
New joint venture turns fishing nets into sunglasses
The first project between the online eyewear retailer and conservation group will see a 600m net, which WFF-Australia purchased last …
Sydney Airport embraces new tech for blind travellers
Aria’s technology works via an app on any iOS or Android device. The user beams live footage to an Aira …