EssilorLuxottica has announced the death of chairman Mr Leonardo Del Vecchio, who was raised in an orphanage and went on to become Italy’s second-richest man, at the age of 87. Read more
New research links size of visual cortex to quality of vision
A team of neuroscientists have discovered they can predict how well someone can see based on the unique structure of their primary visual cortex. Read more
New Zealand launches its first mobile optometry service
A former flying optometrist in the Australian outback is now behind the wheel of New Zealand’s first custom-built mobile optometry service. Read more
CooperVision acquires specialty lens supplier, EnsEyes
CooperVision has acquired EnsEyes, the leading supplier of orthokeratology and scleral contact lenses in Europe’s Nordic region. Read more
CORE studies methods to remove coronaviruses from contact lenses
A new study has determined that it is easy to remove human coronaviruses from contact lenses, although regimen matters depending on the type of lens care solution. Read more
AREDS2 follow up confirms best supplements for AMD
Prominent international researchers have shown the AREDS2 formula, using the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin instead of beta-carotene supplements, not only reduces risk of lung cancer, but is more effective at reducing risk of AMD progression. Read more
New Alcon Vivity and PanOptix IOL data to be presented at APACRS
The work of Australia’s Associate Professor Michael Lawless to obtain real-world data on the new Alcon AcrySof IQ Vivity presbyopia-correcting IOL will be presented at the 34th Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (APACRS) Annual Meeting this weekend. Read more
Largest eye health conference coming to Australian shores next year
A three-way partnership will host the largest eye health conference and trade show for optometry in the southern hemisphere next year, showcasing Australian optometry to a world stage. Read more
Cylite HP-OCT’s presence felt on international research stage
Melbourne medical device company Cylite has unveiled its soon-to-be-released HP-OCT to an international audience at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) conference in Denver, Colorado. Read more
Drug could replace surgery for specific cataracts
A revolutionary new therapy for cataract has shown positive results in laboratory tests, giving hope the condition could soon be treated with a drug treatment in certain cases. Read more