The find was initially made while the 67-year-old patient was being prepared for the procedure at England’s Solihull Hospital. Doctors administering anaesthesia were forced Read more
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New partnership encourages glaucoma medication adherence
Under a recently signed morandum of understanding, Glaucoma Australia has become a MedAdvisor health association partner, joining a network that includes organisations such as Read more
Diabetes-related vision loss rising at ?alarming? rate
The meta-analysis was authored by a global consortium led by researchers at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) College of Optometry in Florida, US and the Read more
Jetrea eye injection receives new PBS listing
A new formulation of the Jetrea intravitreal injection has been listed on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), replacing the current powder form of the drug. Read more
VTI signs distribution deal with Menicon
ASX-listed Visioneering Technologies (VTI) has signed a sales and distribution deal with Japan’s largest contact lens company, mapping a path into the lucrative European market. Read more
EDITORIAL: Insight welcomes OA?s newfound willingness for transparency
In an editorial titled “Now is the time for Optometry Australia to be transparent” Insight called on the peak industry body to behave as Read more
Plan to eliminate poor vision worldwide by 2050
Newly published research from Essilor has suggested an investment of US $14 billion (AU$21 b) over the next 30 years could be enough to eliminate uncorrected poor vision due to refractive errors worldwide. Read more
Transitions announces a new style ambassador
Essilor Australia has announced Ms Tegan Martin, former Miss Universe Australia and 2019 Melbourne Cup style ambassador, as style ambassador for its ‘Transitions Style Academy’ campaign. Read more
Heidelberg Engineering moves to upgraded premises
Ophthalmic device manufacturer and distributor Heidelberg Engineering has opened a new Australian support centre in Melbourne. Read more