Newly approved high dose aflibercept tipped to reach ‘blockbuster’ status

It's hoped Nuance Audio will eliminate the psychological barrier with traditional hearing aids. Image: Havas Red.

Company updates & acquisitions

EssilorLuxottica reveals Nuance Audio integrating open-ear hearing technology into eyewear

January 15, 2024

EssilorLuxottica has made a splash at its first Consumer Electronics Show (CES) appearance in Las Vegas, unveiling first-of-kind glasses with...

EyeQ had several approaches from interested parties regarding amalgamation, merging and acquisition. Image: EyeQ Optometrists

Company updates & acquisitions

EssilorLuxottica to acquire EyeQ Optometrists

by Myles Hume

January 10, 2024

The EyeQ Optometrists network is being sold to EssilorLuxottica, in a significant deal involving 25 practices. On Friday 5...

Dr Nathan Kerr performing Australia's first iStar MINIject surgeyr for glaucoma. Image: Dr Nathan Kerr

Eye disease

Dr Nathan Kerr performs Australia’s first commercial MINIject MIGS surgery

by Myles Hume

January 10, 2024

Melbourne ophthalmologist Dr Nathan Kerr has performed Australia’s first surgery with the iStar MINIject since the minimally invasive glaucoma surgery...

Optometrist Warehouse opened a second store in Campbelltown, Sydney. Image: Optometrist Warehouse.

Feature

Events that defined the Australian ophthalmic sector in 2023

by Myles Hume

December 20, 2023

How do you think the year of 2023 will be remembered in the ophthalmic sector? Insight reflects on the key...

Michelle Gallaher has launched four start-ups, and was most recently CEO of a health tech company. Image CERA

Clinical trials

Michelle Gallaher to lead Cerulea eye clinical trial centre in Melbourne

by Myles Hume

December 19, 2023

Clinical trials innovator and digital health expert Ms Michelle Gallaher has been appointed the inaugural CEO of Cerulea, a new...

Treatment of conditions such as rosacea could fall under the new guidelines. Image: AdobeStock

Ahpra/National Boards

New regulations expected for optometrists performing non-surgical cosmetic procedures

by Myles Hume

December 15, 2023

Optometrists providing non-surgical cosmetic services around the eye may need to grapple with new rules governing the way they perform...

The college will be offering a Certificate IV in Audiometry and Diploma of Audiometry. Image: AuCA

Company updates & acquisitions

ACOD founders launch Australasian College of Audiometry

by Myles Hume

December 13, 2023

Australia’s largest optical dispensing trainer has expanded into the hearing care industry, launching a new division called the Australasian College...