George & Matilda Eyecare is primed to sign off on several new acquisitions as more independents see the value and safety of joining a collective in uncertain times. Read more
Rules for the vaccinated and unvaccinated in NSW optometry practices from 11 October
New rules requiring optometrists and practice staff to be fully vaccinated to continue working in Greater Sydney came into effect Monday 11 October, with major restrictions imposed on unvaccinated staff and even patients. Read more
Hoya and Haag-Streit’s new alliance brings one-two approach to myopia
Ophthalmic lens manufacturer Hoya Vision Care Australia & New Zealand and ophthalmic equipment maker Haag-Streit have announced a strategic partnership focused on tackling the global rise of myopia in children. Read more
Hoya unveils new Hi-Vision SUN Pro Coating to local market
Hoya Vision Care Australia & New Zealand has announced the launch of its new Hi-Vision SUN Pro lens coating which provides both front and back protection against the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. Read more
Hoya launches new anti-bacterial spectacle lens coating in ANZ
Hoya Vision Care Australia & New Zealand has introduced a new Hi-Vision Anti-Bacterial lens coating which the company says is proven to reduce bacterial growth on the surface of a lens by 99.9%. Read more
Silverstone’s optomap-guided OCT improves patient management
Two recent studies have demonstrated the Optos Silverstone device – combining ultra-widefield (UWF) fundus capture with optomap-guided swept source-OCT (SS-OCT) – can improve patient management and impact treatment decisions. Read more
Safilo eliminating palladium use in new sustainability deal
Global eyewear manufacturer and distributor Safilo is continuing to progress its sustainability agenda, following a strategic partnership with Coventya, which develops specialty chemicals for surface finishing treatments. Read more
Two Queensland practices join George & Matilda
George & Matilda Eyecare (G&M) has announced another two practices in Queensland have joined its community this month. Read more
Cylite continues to grow and launches new website
Australian HP-OCT manufacturer Cylite continues to grow with an ever-expanding workforce and the launch of its new website. Read more
Ivantis to pay Glaukos US$60 million in MIGS patent settlement
MIGS device manufacturer Glaukos has reached an agreement with Ivantis over a patent infringement lawsuit regarding the latter’s Hydrus Microstent for glaucoma. Read more