Ms Cassie Gersbach, a founding member of George and Matilda Eyecare (G&M) who has been with the company for six years, has been appointed general manager of partnerships, as its practice network reaches 86 locations. Read more
Making every click count for independent optometrists
Many independent optometry practices struggle to convert web browsing consumers into fully fledged customers because their websites are neither optimised for patient acquisition, nor are they regularly updated. But a new strategic alliance between ProVision and EyeCarePro is working to overcome that in Australia. Read more
‘Life-proof’ lens coating technology
First developed 30 years ago, Crizal lenses have set the standard of anti-reflection coatings. Essilor has now improved the portfolio with new lens coating technology that, among other features, have improved the resistance of its lenses. Read more
Beovu obtains DME indication in Europe
The European Commission (EC) has approved anti-VEGF therapy Beovu (brolucizumab) 6 mg for diabetic macular edema (DME), marking the therapy’s second indication in the bloc. Read more
Kylee Hall takes reins of Cylite
Cylite’s vice president of sales and marketing, Ms Kylee Hall, has taken over as CEO from the company’s founder and director, Dr Steve Frisken. Read more
SMS Healthcare expands laser eye clinic portfolio
Private health provider SMS Healthcare has expanded its ophthalmology portfolio with the addition of LASERSIGHT Australia’s five-clinic refractive eye surgery network. Read more
Discharge from day procedures
A patient arrives for a scheduled eye procedure, to be performed under sedation. They plan to take the train home with no support person. RUANNE BRELL and DR PATRICK CLANCY discuss your options. Read more
Covering all bases of myopia management
Myopia’s prevalence has spawned all-new innovation and unexpected collaborations. One of those is a three-way company alliance promising Australian optometrists a new one-two approach to myopia management. Read more
O-Show to be first public showing of Aussie-made HP-OCT
Cylite has confirmed the first public showing of its Australian-made HP-OCT with Focus software will take place at O-Show in May. Read more
Hoya Vision Care and International Myopia Institute announce partnership
Hoya Vision Care and the International Myopia Institute have announced a partnership to promote advocacy and educational efforts to address and manage myopia. Read more