The inventor of the Essilor’s pioneering Varilux progressive lens has died in Paris at the age of 94. Read more
Silk cocoon protein may hold key to underlying causes of major eye disease
Queensland researchers are harnessing sericin produced by mutant silkworms to investigate the protein’s role as an antioxidant agent against unstable molecules in the eye responsible for diseases like macular degeneration and glaucoma. Read more
Topcon’s latest refraction system arrives in Australia
Device Technologies has introduced a new Topcon binocular refraction system to the Australian market, combining autorefraction, keratometry and subjective refraction in a single device. Read more
Ophthalmology’s most life-changing procedures revealed
Seventy-five percent of ophthalmic interventions investigated in a major study have shown evidence of improving quality of life for patients with eye disease, with cataract surgery and anti-VEGF therapy singled out as some of the most important procedures. Read more
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 invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedure in Australia has formally progressing to the third and final stage of the assessment process. Read more
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 hepatitis C drug to become the costliest subsidised drug for the first time. Read more
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 to the health star system that will now see fruit juices lose their favourable nutritional rating, with some set to rank below Diet Coke. Read more
OCTs and injection clinics in Top End communities end costly trips for care
Funding for OCT machines and the embedding of medical retina and injection clinics in two new locations in the Northern Territory’s Top End has helped turn around poor treatment attendance and compliance among the local Indigenous population. Read more
Experienced renovators leave it to the experts
COVID-19 Stage 4 restrictions and a financial contribution from the landlord provided an optometry practice in north-east Melbourne with the ideal time to renovate. Read more
Taking independent optometry to the leading edge
George & Matilda Eyecare has rapidly grown its network to around 90 practices in four years. With plans to double in size by 2024, founder and managing director CHRIS BEER explains how data scientists, AI, and advanced digital assets are driving value to independent optometry.