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Specsavers Reader’s Digest customer service awards

After announcing its entrance into the North American market earlier this year, Specsavers has set a goal to open 200 ...

Oscar Wylee announces Canadian entrance

by Staff Writer

August 23, 2021

Australian eyewear retailer Oscar Wylee is expanding into the Canadian market, with its first store opening in Alberta at the ...

The Preserflo MicroShunt is a late-stage glaucoma treatment performed via an ab-externo approach.

Glaukos pens new deal for Preserflo MicroShunt

by Myles Hume

May 25, 2021

Glaukos has signed a new license agreement with Santen Pharmaceutical for the Preserflo MicroShunt, obtaining exclusive rights for the therapy ...

Study reveals age optometrists are most comfortable fitting CLs in paediatric myopes

by Myles Hume

February 3, 2021

A new global myopia survey that involved Australian participants has revealed optometrists are comfortable with fitting children with contact lenses ...

The American Medical Association’s United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council, with the WHO, approved the name.

Drug developer hits major milestone with Lucentis biosimilar

by Myles Hume

May 22, 2020

A biopharmaceutical company that is developing cheaper anti-VEGF treatments for major global markets, including Australia, has reported positive results from ...

The breath shields are a Zeiss donation and only available to practices with slit lamps in use.

Zeiss supplies hundreds of breath shields to Aussie eyecare professionals

by Myles Hume

April 23, 2020

Ophthalmic equipment manufacturer Zeiss has launched a campaign to supply free slit lamp breath shields to Australian eyecare professionals, including ...