O=MEGA PREVIEW: Eyecare professionals will get their first glimpse at Hoya Lens Australia’s latest progressive and digital lens designs at O=MEGA.
Safilo launches new prescription lens for Smith sunglasses
O=MEGA PREVIEW: Safilo Australia will introduce its latest innovation in prescription sunglass lens designs for its Smith eyewear brand. Read more
Capricornia launches CLs for myopia and presbyopia
O=MEGA PREVIEW: Capricornia Contact Lens will present mark’ennovy’s latest advance in contact lens design to treat two burgeoning patient groups.
Transitions exhibits lens evolution
O=MEGA PREVIEW: Transitions Optical will have its entire range of lenses on display at O=MEGA, featuring the new Transitions style mirrors.
Shamir OHS presents latest safety eyewear technology
O=MEGA PREVIEW: Shamir OHS will showcase its range of Australian-made prescription safety lenses in conjunction with Eyres safety frames.
Bringing eyecare to children in Tanzania
The eyecare sector is well known for its philanthropy, and there are many programs available to people enthusiastic to give back. CATHY LEWIS recounts her recent experience working in Africa. Read more
Drawing a line on driving standards
Determining whether a patient can continue to drive is not an easy task. NERYLA JOLLY explains the role opthoptists play in assessing and communicating driving standards. Read more
Finding the minimum lens blank size – Part 2
Selecting the right lens blanks can avoid many headaches for optical dispensers. In the second part of his special series, LEIGH ROBINSON explains how to get measurements right every time. Read more
Finding the minimum lens blank size – Part 1
Selecting the right lenses is critical to correctly fitting glasses. LEIGH ROBINSON explains how some simple measurements can ensure the right size lens blanks are chosen every time. Read more
Dry eye set to fuel eyecare explosion
Once thought of as a marginal sub-speciality of eyecare, dry eye is now a multibillion-dollar global industry. MATTHEW WOODLEY examines the seemingly growing prevalence of the disease and the potential impact it could have on eyecare.