Iconic low vision charity rebrands
Guide Dogs Australia has rebranded to better communicate the breadth of services it provides to people with low vision or …
Public MIGS funding a step closer for iTrack in Australia
Nova Eye Medical has announced an application to secure public funding for its iTrack ab-interno canaloplasty as a standalone minimally …
Anti-VEGF becomes most expensive drug on PBS
The Australian government spent more than $610 million on anti-VEGF treatments during the past year, with aflibercept (Eylea) leapfrogging a …
Ophthalmologist backs fruit juice losing ‘lofty’ five-star health rating
Eye Doctor and 2020 Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke has weighed into the debate over a major change …
Sydney researchers identify improved topical therapy for microbial keratitis
An ongoing clinical study in Sydney has uncovered an alternative topical therapy to treat microbial keratitis in lieu of the …
Advances in treating corneal disease
Advances in corneal research and development are shifting the landscape, potentially making transplantation of donor corneas – and even corneal …
A frame is not just a frame
Patients look to optical dispensers for their expertise when it comes to finding the best fitting frame. And the prescription …
Tussling with a tight turnaround
When a former lens specialist bought his first optometry practice in early 2020, he set himself the ambitious task of …
Optometry webinar to shed light on keratoconus and dry eye registries
A free webinar for optometrists managing keratoconus and dry eye patients will explain how they can access one of the …Don’t run away just yet, follow us on social media!
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Man regains sight after world-first artificial cornea implantation
A 78-year-old bilaterally blind man has regained his sight after being implanted with what is reportedly the first artificial cornea …
Australia a snug fit for Safilo’s optical objectives
Australia was a shining light for global eyewear supplier Safilo last year. But the company holds even greater hopes for …
Clinical trial results reinforce potential new treatment for DME
Novartis has announced positive findings from its the Phase 3 trial assessing the efficacy and safety of Beovu (brolucizumab) to …
Safilo marks Carrera milestone with best-seller relaunch and exclusive Australian models
Safilo is celebrating the 65th anniversary of its proprietary eyewear label Carrera with a relaunch of its most iconic designs.
Menicon collaborating with smart contact lens developer
Japanese contact lens manufacturer Menicon has signed a joint development agreement with a US firm producing the world’s first augmented …