A grant from CooperVision has supported a team of researchers from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation in Los Angeles to develop a contact lens prototype that uses tears to monitor patient health. Read more
NSW cataract patients waiting 71 days longer post-COVID
The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) has criticised major public hospitals in New South Wales for operating at 20% capacity or less, contributing to a wait time blow out for ophthalmic patients who now spend 330 days on average before receiving an operation. Read more
Researchers argue sore eyes should replace conjunctivitis as COVID-19 symptom
Sore eyes are the most significant vision-based indicator of COVID-19, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Open Ophthalmology, which calls for a change in the way symptoms are classified. Read more
Safilo marks Carrera milestone with best-seller relaunch and exclusive Australian models
Safilo is celebrating the 65th anniversary of its proprietary eyewear label Carrera with a relaunch of its most iconic designs. Read more
Screening vital to eliminating COVID transmission risk through donor cornea
Researchers have analysed the prevalence of COVID-19 in human post-mortem ocular tissues, highlighting the importance of the donor screening process. Read more
Charity donates $160K for inherited retinal disease research
Retina Australia has awarded a total of $160,000 in study grants to some of the biggest names in Australian retinal research. Read more
Menicon collaborating with smart contact lens developer
Japanese contact lens manufacturer Menicon has signed a joint development agreement with a US firm producing the world’s first augmented reality contact lens that overlays images and text on wearers’ natural field of vision. Read more
Optometrists concerned over health fund letters that left patients ‘confused’
Independent optometry practices have been scrambling to contact thousands of patients in recent weeks after health funds sent letters to policy holders, with many wrongly interpreting them as notification they could no longer access care from their usual optometrist or use optical rebates.
Why and how challenger brands will gain market share in 2021
B2B Marketers should look to a Challenger mindset to support a winning marketing strategy
George & Matilda acquires two more practices
George & Matilda Eyecare (G&M) has relaunched its practice acquisition program and has closed out 2020 by welcoming two additional practices. Read more