Start-up Mojo Vision has raised more than US$51 million (AU$77 million) in new funding to accelerate the development of what it calls the world’s ‘first true smart contact lens’. Read more
Safilo and Max Mara part ways
Safilo has announced that it is severing ties with Italian fashion brand Max Mara in October, ending a partnership spanning almost 23 years. Read more
Conjunctivitis only COVID-19 symptom in some patients
Acute conjunctivitis has been the sole sign and symptom of COVID-19 in a small number of patients, according to researchers who say atypical clinical presentations demonstrate why health professionals should exercise a high level of suspicion. Read more
Household eye injuries focus of awareness campaign
A month-long national eye health awareness campaign to prevent household eye injuries is rolling out from today as part of an annual program held each July. Read more
‘Phantom’ COVID cases deny healthcare to cross-border patients
Misreported COVID-19 cases in north regional Victoria are impeding South Australia’s willingness to ease border restrictions for medical purposes, including elective eye surgery, according to a Federal MP who is concerned about a waiting list blow out. Read more
Opthea becomes ASX top 300 company
Melbourne biopharmaceutical company Opthea has announced its inclusion on the ASX 300, just days after its lead drug candidate met primary end points in the latest clinical trial for diabetic macular edema (DME). Read more
Funding applications open for Aussie glaucoma research
Glaucoma Australia (GA) has announced it is awarding $200,000 in new funding for 2021 research projects that support its aim to eliminate glaucoma blindness. Read more
OA hails success of inaugural virtual conference
Optometry Australia (OA) has hinted at a follow-up to the inaugural Optometry Virtually Connected event after attracting 2,200 registered delegates to become one of the largest optometric clinical conferences and trade shows in the region. Read more
ACCC concludes investigation, clears Ellex-Lumibird deal
The Australian competition watchdog has cleared Ellex Medical Lasers’s $100 million sale of its laser and ultrasound business to Lumibird, with the transaction now expected to be completed as early as this week. Read more
Scientists identify 100-millisecond window to process visual events
A study examining early visual processing in mice could have implications for conditions that affect perception and visual attention, according to researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI) in the US. Read more