Australian ophthalmology network PersonalEYES has become the nation’s first to offer a breakthrough method of measuring and combining data to generate a multi-dimensional model of the eye for more precise laser eye treatment. 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
Zeiss Global Optometry Summit – 23 March
Zeiss is marking World Optometry Day this week on Wednesday 23 March with its Global Optometry Summit where key speakers – including Australia’s Mr James Armitage – will discuss key trends and challenges facing the profession. 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
CBA’s all-in-one health directory, payments and claims solution
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has entered the healthcare payments and claims market – currently dominated by NAB’s HICAPS system – with the launch of CommBank Smart Health that can integrate with the optometry-focused Optomate practice management system. Read more
Low-dose atropine EIKANCE secures first myopia TGA approval
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved EIKANCE 0.01%, Australia’s first low-dose atropine eye drop for myopia progression in children and young teenagers. Read more
Solution to rising ophthalmology wait times in SA ‘already exists’
Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) is calling on the South Australian Government to resolve long wait times for public outpatient eyecare as statistics show semi and non-urgent patients are waiting longer to see an ophthalmologist than they would for nearly all other speciality medical services. Read more
Marco Caccini appointed GM Wholesale ANZ at EssilorLuxottica
Experienced Essilor business leader Mr Marco Caccini has been appointed to lead the new EssilorLuxottica Wholesale business for Australia and New Zealand. 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
Major private eye hospital opening new Sydney site
Epping Surgery Centre (ESC) is moving to a new site to open a state-of-the-art private eye hospital next month, featuring a multi-million dollar fit-out that it says will set a new professional benchmark for the Australian ophthalmic community. Read more