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
OPSM establishes flagship store in Sydney CBD
Local eyecare retailer OPSM has opened its largest ‘flagship’ store, following a major upgrade and expansion of an existing inner Sydney location. Read more
Glaukos to acquire Avedro
Pioneer in micro-invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) Glaukos has announced it will acquire US-based ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology developer Avedro. Read more
Unshackled customer service
It’s not enough for a business to offer customer service – it should be customer-centric from top down. BARRY URQUHART explores how corporate culture must evolve to put service skills first. Read more
Sudden departure prompts leadership change at Ellex
Experienced global healthcare executive Mr Ged Wallace has resigned as CEO of Ellex Medical Lasers, after serving just three and a half months in the role. Read more
EssilorLuxottica targets GrandVision takeover
EssilorLuxottica is in discussions to purchase a majority stake in GrandVision, the multi-national Dutch eyewear retailer with more than 7,000 stores worldwide. Read more