Moving to a rural optometry practice can be rewarding and challenging in equal measure. Specsavers optometrist THUAN TU shares his journey in regional Victoria where he advanced from graduate practitioner to practice manager. Read more
New dry eye therapy now TGA-approved
Australian drug regulators have approved a new aqueous, immunosuppressant for the treatment of moderate-to-severe dry eye. Read more
Novartis pursues PBS listing for Beovu
Novartis is working to ensure its newly-approved drug Beovu is accessible via the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) at the earliest opportunity after expressing disappointment over an initial decision not to recommend it for the government-subsidised medicines program. Read more
Safilo secures digital position acquisition of Blenders
Italian eyewear group Safilo has sought to galvanise its portfolio of brands, as well as online sales technology, with the acquisition of San Diego-based eyewear manufacturer and retailer Blenders Eyewear. Read more
Anti-inflammatory eye drops added to PBS for Indigenous patients
Prednefrin Forte eye drops can now be prescribed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for certain cases of severe eye inflammation. Read more
Zeiss At Lisa tri family IOLs satisfy key performance measures
A meta-analysis of scientific studies evaluating Zeiss’ At Lisa tri family intraocular lenses (IOL) has offered new insight into its performance in terms of patient satisfaction, spectacle independence, visual acuity and predictability. Read more
First human trial to examine role of vitamin B3 in glaucoma treatment
A world-first clinical trial in Australia is investigating whether vitamin B3 could help protect nerve cells against damage in glaucoma. Read more
Specsavers reaches 400-store milestone
Specsavers is celebrating the opening of its 400th store across Australia and New Zealand this week, in a major milestone for the optical chain since its arrival to the local ophthalmic market 12 years ago. Read more
Medical device industry expert joins Aussie OCT company
Melbourne-based OCT manufacturer Cylite has appointed accomplished medical device industry figure Ms Kylee Hall to its executive team as it prepares to bring its new system to market. Read more
Novartis AMD drug Beovu secures European approval
European drug regulators have followed in the footsteps of their Australian and US counterparts, following the approval of Novartis’ new anti-VEGF therapy. Read more