BOC Ophthalmic Instruments has introduced Optomed Oy Finland’s new Aurora device, the only hand-held fundus camera with 50 degrees field-of-view. Read more
University designs slit lamp breath shield prototype
Engineers have developed an expanded breath shield that can be mounted to slit lamps, providing greater protection to eyecare professionals performing urgent and essential care during the COVID-19 crisis. Read more
Stimulus package to drive ‘big-ticket’ purchases
The Federal Government’s vast expansion the instant asset write-off threshold to $150,000 as part of its coronavirus stimulus package is set to benefit eyecare professionals seeking high value equipment.
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Latest Optovue OCT device arrives in Australia
BOC Instruments has introduced Optovue’s latest optical coherence tomography (OCT) machine to the Australian market, combining numerous ophthalmic diagnostic functions into a single device. 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
German manufacturer licenses BHVI algorithms for new device
The Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI) has signed a licensing agreement that will see its algorithms for tracking and estimating refractive error incorporated into a world-first instrument for myopia management. Read more
Specsavers Clinical Conference returns for eighth edition
This year’s event will be held over 7–8 Septber at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and will continue the new format introduced last Read more
Prodesign
The 2017 collections have their own distinct colour expressions alongside light shapes for both male and fale wearers. Designed to be classics, they have Read more
EnRoute Driving Lenses
Show & Tell – a brief preview of the leading products on show at ODMA17EnRoute lenses are designed specifically for motorists to minimise Read more
Aussie-developed dry eye device to hit market within five years
An Australian optometrist is spearheading efforts to develop the world’s first point-of-care test that can both diagnose and subtype dry eye disease. Read more