Rodenstock has unveiled the latest innovations in its ophthalmic lens portfolio in Australia, featuring new B.I.G. NORM lenses that incorporate a precise AI-based biometric model of the eye using only the four standard refraction values. Read more
Sydney surgeon first in Australia to perform successful SMILE Pro laser eye surgery
Vision Eye Institute’s Associate Professor Michael Lawless has become the first Australian surgeon to perform successful SMILE Pro laser eye surgery. Read more
Optometry Australia calls for $22.6m over five years to improve access to eyecare
Optometry Australia (OA) is calling on the nation’s major political parties to take vision problems seriously and improve access to optometry care for elderly Australians. Read more
Joint leaders appoint inaugural optometry research chair in WA
The University of Western Australia (UWA) and Lions Eye Institute (LEI) have appointed Professor Allison McKendrick as the inaugural Chair in Optometry Research. Read more
Glaukos commences trials for its third-generation keratoconus therapy
Glaukos has commenced a Phase 2 clinical program for its third-generation iLink therapy designed to treat keratoconus. Read more
Charles Hornor calls time on Specsavers career
As he calls it a day, CHARLES HORNOR recounts the moment he and Peter Larsen sent an email to Specsavers, triggering a wave of momentum that continues 16 years on.
G&M’s Cassie Gersbach transitions to new role as network grows
Ms Cassie Gersbach, a founding member of George and Matilda Eyecare (G&M) who has been with the company for six years, has been appointed general manager of partnerships, as its practice network reaches 86 locations. Read more
Beovu obtains DME indication in Europe
The European Commission (EC) has approved anti-VEGF therapy Beovu (brolucizumab) 6 mg for diabetic macular edema (DME), marking the therapy’s second indication in the bloc. Read more
International Myopia Institute rolls out global survey on myopia management
The International Myopia Institute (IMI) has launched a global practitioner survey on the uptake of myopia management. Read more
Kylee Hall takes reins of Cylite
Cylite’s vice president of sales and marketing, Ms Kylee Hall, has taken over as CEO from the company’s founder and director, Dr Steve Frisken. Read more