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$L-R: The Nidek Tonoref III, Reichert Phoropters and Nidek RT-6100 Intelligent Refractor.$

BOC Ophthalmic Instruments managing director TONY COSENTINO explains why he operates his distribution business on the knowledge that customers will ...

Figure 1: Severe grade 5 corneal staining and dry eye disease secondary to graft vs host disease. The patient showed extreme dry eye signs and symptoms to the extent that simply opening her eyes caused unbearable levels of pain. See Figure 2 below for the treatment outcome.

Understanding new treatment protocols for severe dry eye

by Staff Writer

May 5, 2022

At the completion of this CPD activity, optometrists will have developed their knowledge of treatment options for severe dry ...

Charles Hornor, jointly responsible for bringing Specsavers to Australia and New Zealand.

Charles Hornor calls time on Specsavers career

by Myles Hume

April 8, 2022

As he calls it a day, CHARLES HORNOR recounts the moment he and Peter Larsen sent an email to Specsavers, ...

G&M recently welcomed practices in Atherton, Northlakes, Grafton and Aspley.

G&M’s Cassie Gersbach transitions to new role as network grows

by rhiannon bowman

April 8, 2022

Ms Cassie Gersbach, a founding member of George and Matilda Eyecare (G&M) who has been with the company for six ...

The new Holdfastbay Optometry website, compatible across both desktop and mobile devices.

Making every click count for independent optometrists

by Myles Hume

April 7, 2022

Many independent optometry practices struggle to convert web browsing consumers into fully fledged customers because their websites are neither optimised ...

What’s in the 2022-23 Federal Budget for the eye health sector?

by Myles Hume

April 1, 2022

The Federal Government has laid out a $132 billion health agenda for the coming year – if it regains power ...

A Virtual Exhibit Hall will showcase an interactive clinic experience and Zeiss optometric solutions.

Zeiss Global Optometry Summit – 23 March

by Staff Writer

March 22, 2022

Zeiss is marking World Optometry Day this week on Wednesday 23 March with its Global Optometry Summit where key speakers ...

Creative director Hamish Tame (from left) with designers Kadee Ryan, Ash Callinan and Maggie Allingham.

Sunshades Eyewear – taking it to the eyewear heavyweights

by Myles Hume

March 21, 2022

Sunshades Eyewear was established 52 years ago by pregnant Bondi woman Betty Lasse who was small in stature but with ...

Prime Minister Scott Morrison described his shock 2019 election win as a "miracle".

Ophthalmic sector lays out priorities ahead of 2022 federal election

by Myles Hume

March 9, 2022

Key ophthalmic organisations have revealed their federal election wish lists, drawing attention to issues such as workforce maldistribution and access ...