BOC Ophthalmic Instruments managing director TONY COSENTINO explains why he operates his distribution business on the knowledge that customers will ultimately remember him for the service, not the sale.
Independent optometry ownership: a sound investment
More younger practitioners are seeking fulfilment in their careers through independent optometry practice ownership. PHILIP ROSE explains how Eyecare Plus can help aspiring business owners with the transition. Read more
CooperVision steps up sustainability commitment in Australia and New Zealand
All CooperVision one-day contact lenses distributed in Australia and New Zealand are now plastic neutral, the company has announced. Read more
EyeQ-NOC acquires The Spectacle Site optometry group
The Spectacle Site has been acquired by EyeQ Optometrists-National Optical Care (NOC), with the deal comprising five Melbourne and Victorian practices and a Canberra location trading as Specialeyes. Read more
Fresh six-year MiYOSMART data unveiled at ARVO
New six-year data on Hoya Vision Care’s defocus myopia spectacle lens presented at ARVO 2022 has answered key questions over rebounding effects and the lens’ ability to sustain its myopia controlling effect over time. Read more
Prof Robyn Guymer to head up new 2RT study for iAMD
Adelaide-based Nova Eye Medical says it has navigated a time-consuming and complex series of conversations with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to pave a clear approval pathway for its pioneering 2RT laser system for selected intermediate age-related macular degeneration (iAMD) patients. Read more
Bausch + Lomb eyes AU$1.2 billion in IPO
Ophthalmic giant Bausch + Lomb (B+L), which is being spun-off from its parent as a pure-play eye health company, has filed to raise up to US$840 million (AU$1.2 billion) in an initial public offering (IPO). Read more
Australia’s most-trusted optometry brands revealed
Specsavers has been crowned one of Australia’s most-trusted optometry brands, as judged by Reader’s Digest Magazine’s annual consumer survey, while also being recognised in the Contact Lens Solution and Hearing Services categories. Read more
Eye disease AI screening system TGA-approved
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved a new AI software system that can screen for three major eye diseases in primary care settings. Read more
EssilorLuxottica makes play for eyeglass cases and packaging business
As it took 100% control of GrandVision and offloaded 177 stores this month, EssilorLuxottica announced a leadership reshuffle for the optical retail giant, including a new CEO. Read more