Australia was a shining light for global eyewear supplier Safilo last year. But the company holds even greater hopes for the country’s thriving independent market and has plans to significantly expand its presence here in 2021 and beyond. Read more
Safilo protective eyewear catches on in Australian COVID-19 hotspots
Optometry practices in Victoria are behind increasing demand for newly released COVID-19 protective eyewear from Italian eyewear manufacturer Safilo. Read more
ODMA unveils latest board appointees for upcoming term
Essilor’s new Australasian head Mr Pierre Longerna has joined the Optical Distributors and Manufacturers Association (ODMA) as a director, while Mr Robert Sparkes returns for a third term as chairman. Read more
Transitions announces a new style ambassador
Essilor Australia has announced Ms Tegan Martin, former Miss Universe Australia and 2019 Melbourne Cup style ambassador, as style ambassador for its ‘Transitions Style Academy’ campaign. Read more
Menicon obtains first European approval for OrthoK lens
Japanese contact lens manufacturer Menicon officially launched its Bloom Myopia Control Managent Syst on 24 May after European regulators cleared its Bloom Night OrthoK Read more
EU opens official investigation into merger
According to a statent from the Commission, it is concerned that the merger may reduce competition for ophthalmic lenses. It also said there is Read more
Hoya to invest ‘millions’ in Australia
Hoya Lens Australia has been operating out of its current Sydney-based head office and laboratory since 1994 but in January this year, it sold Read more
3D system to improve retinal surgery
According to Alcon, the NGENUITY 3D visualisation syst allows retinal surgeons to operate while looking at a high-definition 3D screen, instead of bending their Read more