Transitions Optical has launched a new customisable digital tool that allows patients to see themselves in its latest lens offering before entering a practice. Read more
Topcon acquires Henson perimeters
BOC Ophthalmic instruments will remain as the Australian distributor of Henson perimetry devices after they were sold to Japanese ophthalmic device company Topcon this month. Read more
New range of breath shields developed for Zeiss instruments
Zeiss has expanded its breath shield offering to cover additional devices and support eyecare professionals in their efforts to achieve social distancing in clinical environments. Read more
Specsavers Audiology celebrates major milestone
Specsavers Audiology has announced its 100th joint venture partnership less than three years after it began embedding hearing services in its optical stores across Australia. Read more
New financial year – time for reflection
KAREN CROUCH says forecasting for the ‘new normal’ could require a more conservative outlook as the national economy battles its way through an expected recession. Read more
EssilorLuxottica and GrandVision deal hits stumbling block
EssilorLuxottica has launched legal action against global optician group GrandVision as it seeks information on how the firm has been managed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
CooperVision boosts clariti toric CL parameters
Australian eyecare professionals now have access an expanded range of parameters for the CooperVision clariti toric contact lens, allowing optometrists to fit a broader range of astigmatic patients. Read more
Nova Eye Medical buys New Zealand glaucoma business
Newly renamed Adelaide ophthalmic device manufacturer Nova Eye Medical has immediately delivered on a plan to expand its glaucoma portfolio, with the AU$921,000 acquisition of a New Zealand-developed drainage device platform. Read more
Independent optometry group achieves Canstar Blue ratings three-peat
For the third year in a row, Australian independent optometry group Eyecare Plus has outperformed its corporate competitors to top the Canstar Blue ratings. Read more
Smart contact lens developer earns major backing
Start-up Mojo Vision has raised more than US$51 million (AU$77 million) in new funding to accelerate the development of what it calls the world’s ‘first true smart contact lens’. Read more