The International Myopia Institute (IMI) has launched a global practitioner survey on the uptake of myopia management. Read more
Hoya Vision Care and International Myopia Institute announce partnership
Hoya Vision Care and the International Myopia Institute have announced a partnership to promote advocacy and educational efforts to address and manage myopia. Read more
EssilorLuxottica-CooperCompanies myopia specs joint venture ‘comes to life’
The first SightGlass Vision myopia spectacles are starting to reach the market as EssilorLuxottica and CooperCompanies announce their joint venture has commenced operation. Read more
Kering Eyewear acquires Maui Jim
Kering Eyewear – a global eyewear company whose portfolio comprises Gucci, Cartier, Saint Laurent and other luxury brands – has signed an agreement to acquire Maui Jim. Read more
New data confirms it’s never too late to start myopia treatment
Data from a six-year multicentre clinical trial confirms that CooperVision MiSight 1 day contact lenses provide myopia control for nearly all children, according to a new peer review paper. Read more
How to stop patients stretching the life of contact lenses
The Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has published Issue 64 of Contact Lens Update, exploring risks associated with lens wear non-compliance and insights to improve patient behaviours. Read more
Exercise shown to provide dry eye relief – study
An international research group has discovered a significant increase in tear secretion and tear film stability after participating in aerobic exercise can be another remedy for relieving dry eyes. Read more
New evidence dispels common myths about fitting soft contact lenses
A new peer-reviewed paper published in an Australian journal examining the top 10 myths about fitting soft contact lenses offers evidence to dispel common misconceptions held by eyecare practitioners. Read more
Study: Third of nAMD patients safely stopped eye injections
A new study has shown up to a third of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) patients may safely be able to stop intravitreal injections after a year, while also highlighting a potential biomarker to identify the best candidates. Read more
Specsavers unveils AU$110 million investment for Canada expansion plans
Specsavers has announced it will invest AU$110 million to cover the full clinic and optical store start-up costs for new partners as the company pursues its first foray into the North American market. Read more