Australian OCT manufacturer Cylite and its partner Cobalt Design have received another award for the soon to be released Hyperparallel OCT (HP-OCT), this time by Good Design Australia. Read more
Security and growth in the COVID era with George & Matilda
George & Matilda Eyecare is primed to sign off on several new acquisitions as more independents see the value and safety of joining a collective in uncertain times. Read more
Rules for the vaccinated and unvaccinated in NSW optometry practices from 11 October
New rules requiring optometrists and practice staff to be fully vaccinated to continue working in Greater Sydney came into effect Monday 11 October, with major restrictions imposed on unvaccinated staff and even patients. Read more
Hoya and Haag-Streit’s new alliance brings one-two approach to myopia
Ophthalmic lens manufacturer Hoya Vision Care Australia & New Zealand and ophthalmic equipment maker Haag-Streit have announced a strategic partnership focused on tackling the global rise of myopia in children. Read more
ACCC says US-style managed care ‘unlikely’ in final Honeysuckle ruling
Australia’s competition watchdog has delivered its final ruling allowing the formation of the Honeysuckle Health buying group, however it has prevented the involvement of four major health funds that represent 70% of the market. Read more
Hoya unveils new Hi-Vision SUN Pro Coating to local market
Hoya Vision Care Australia & New Zealand has announced the launch of its new Hi-Vision SUN Pro lens coating which provides both front and back protection against the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Read more
Hoya launches new anti-bacterial spectacle lens coating in ANZ
Hoya Vision Care Australia & New Zealand has introduced a new Hi-Vision Anti-Bacterial lens coating which the company says is proven to reduce bacterial growth on the surface of a lens by 99.9%. Read more
Silverstone’s optomap-guided OCT improves patient management
Two recent studies have demonstrated the Optos Silverstone device – combining ultra-widefield (UWF) fundus capture with optomap-guided swept source-OCT (SS-OCT) – can improve patient management and impact treatment decisions. Read more
Date changes for O=PEN HOUSE events
The O=PEN HOUSE multi-state equipment showcase convened by four of Australia’s leading ophthalmic equipment suppliers has pivoted to accommodate changing COVID-19 restrictions in NSW and Victoria. Read more
The mandate minefield – COVID vaccines for staff and patients
Policymakers are facing growing calls to mandate vaccines for health workers, as well as ancillary staff. But whether this will extend to private eye health practices remains to be seen. And can you require patients to be fully vaccinated? Insight dissects the issue. Read more