EssilorLuxottica has announced the death of chairman Mr Leonardo Del Vecchio, who was raised in an orphanage and went on to become Italy’s second-richest man, at the age of 87. Read more
Hoya’s next gen occupational lenses meet growing demand
Hoya Vision Care Australia and New Zealand has launched a new, next generation portfolio of occupational lenses which provide enhanced visual fields and comfort for spectacle wearers. Read more
The risks of clerical staff performing clinical tasks
If a patient is injured during treatment, the competency of all staff involved will be scrutinised. The legal liabilities become greater if non-clinical support staff are performing certain tasks, writes KAREN CROUCH. Read more
Smartphone gaming rapidly reduces blink rate in children
Smartphone gaming induces dry eye symptoms and reduces blinking in school-aged children, researchers at UNSW have found. Read more
Tokai aspheric lens designed to solve common trade-off
Tokai Optical has released an aspheric lens specifically designed to reduce distortion and improve comfort for astigmatic patients. Read more
New research links size of visual cortex to quality of vision
A team of neuroscientists have discovered they can predict how well someone can see based on the unique structure of their primary visual cortex. Read more
Zeiss showcasing new laser add-on at upcoming RANZCO events
Zeiss is now offering the new Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) add-on to its VISULAS green laser, which will be showcased at two upcoming RANZCO events. Read more
Aussie research into retinal activity in neurodevelopmental disorders first of its kind
Electrical activity of the retina in response to a light stimulus could signal common neurodevelopmental disorders, according to new research from Flinders University and the University of South Australia. Read more
Research partnership for childhood cataract diagnosis
Alarmed at anecdotes from parents that cataracts had been missed in children, Cataract Kids Australia has partnered with orthoptists to identify gaps compromising early childhood cataract diagnosis to support policy change. Read more
RANZCO Congress highlights new horizons in ophthalmology
The RANZCO Congress never fails to attract a high-powered line-up of invited speakers. Part 2 of Insight’s conference coverage features interesting topics, including ocular CRISPR gene editing, arguments for cataract surgery simulation training and the need for true innovations in ophthalmology. Read more