The Zeiss Group’s Medical Technology segment, as well as its the Vision Care unit, has been announced as a major contributor to the group’s record-breaking financial success over the last year. Read more
NSW eyecare practices pitch in on bushfire efforts
Eyecare Plus practices located in and near some of the regions hardest hit by the recent New South Wales bushfires have banded together to offer free glasses to affected communities. Read more
BHVI strengthens East Asia presence in new deal
Epidemiological studies and clinical trials involving optical devices for myopia will be the focus of a new three-year agreement between the Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI) and a leading Chinese eye hospital network. Read more
Ellex seeks more time to close sale of key business segment
Ellex Medical Lasers has set a new mid-January deadline to complete its ongoing negotiations with a major European group over the sale of its lasers and ultrasound business. Read more
Equality in vision care still a long way off
Humanitarian, researcher, and academic Dr Jacqui Ramke gave a lecture at the University of New South Wales as part of the School of Optometry and Vision Science’s Vaegan Seminar series. Read more
SA Australian of the year’s tireless quest to end blindness
Sight For All co-founder and South Australia’s Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke wants to use his newfound status to prevent diabetes-related blindness worldwide. Read more
Alcon announces plan for ‘multi-year transformation program’
Alongside its third quarter results for 2019, Alcon has announced a multi-year transformation program to invest in strategic growth initiatives. Read more
Australian students awarded global scholarships
Four Australian students have been awarded Practice Excellence Scholarships from the American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF) for their outstanding academic performance and commitment to independent optometry. Read more
Specsavers seeking applications for biggest ever salary package
Specsavers is offering a $225,000 salary package for three optometrist positions located in regional towns across the country, with more to come in the new year. Read more
Ellex in negotiations to offload lasers and ultrasound
Ellex Medical Lasers is in talks to sell the largest component of its three-pronged business, which accounts for as much as 80% of total revenue. Read more