The Australian ophthalmic sector is upbeat about the transition of power to a Labor government and will now seek to advocate for eyecare reforms that peak bodies say are well overdue. 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
Timeless Kilsgaard eyewear from Denmark launching at O-Show
Eyes Right Optical will be launching a new eyewear collection from Danish brand Kilsgaard to the Australian and New Zealand market at O-Show in Sydney this week. Read more
Early findings of Specsavers and MDFA nAMD pilot project
Specsavers and Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) are reporting early positive signs from a pilot tackling preventable blindness in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Read more
RANZCO calls to phase out coal-fired power stations
RANZCO is among five medical colleges from across Australia and New Zealand, with more than 56,000 members, that have written to federal, state and territory leaders and energy companies calling for a plan to phase out coal-burning power stations by 2030. Read more
UNSW study comparing multifocal CLs for myopia progression
Researchers at UNSW Sydney’s School of Optometry and Vision Science are conducting a study comparing two multifocal contact lenses for their impact on myopia progression. Read more
George & Matilda celebrates six years as expansion continues
An established practice in Queensland is the latest to join George & Matilda Eyecare (G&M) with more in the pipeline to be announced shortly, as the company celebrates its six-year anniversary. Read more
New Under Armour collection available at O-Show
Safilo is set to exclusively launch Under Armour’s eyewear collection into the Australian and New Zealand market at O-Show this month. Read more
Designs For Vision prepares for big O-Show presence
Advanced imaging equipment for chronic eye disease will feature on the Designs For Vision (DFV) booth at OSHOW2022, however the ophthalmic equipment supplier is expecting significant interest in its array of myopia management diagnostics. Read more
New code of conduct for Aussie optometrists
Optometry is one of 12 health professions that will be bound by the national regulator’s revised shared code of conduct which comes into effect on 29 June. Read more