The grants were awarded to three separate projects in the field of vision science and were headlined by a $707,370 five-year research fellowship awarded Read more
World first trial of robotic eye surgery a success
Currently, surgeons perform this procedure without robots, but it is so delicate even the pulsing of blood through the hands is enough to affect Read more
Targeted testing would more efficiently screen for DR and save money
The call comes after an ongoing study that examined 30 years of medical data highlighted the need to adjust the frequency of eye screenings 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
Prime Creative Media acquires Insight
Insight has been acquired by Prime Creative Media, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the publication’s long-running history. Read more
Specsavers unveils new data as it completes OCT roll out
Specsavers has completed its world-first initiative to incorporate optical coherence tomography (OCT) into the standard eye exam of every Australian patient, with the technology now installed in all of the company’s practices. 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