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ZEISS Forum and its clinical workplaces work to provide seamless data integration of various diagnostic devices that ultimately help clinicians make treatment decisions from a single workstation. Image: ZEISS.

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How these ophthalmologists are ‘deciphering the data’ with ZEISS tech

August 21, 2024

With a wealth of high-tech hardware at the fingertips of modern-day eyecare professionals, patient information and the way it's managed...

OPSM’s remote optometry journey, with the optometrist on screen and the in-person aspect by a technician. Image: EssilorLuxottica.

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The OPSM remote optometry journey: A new way of practising

by Myles Hume

August 12, 2024

Beyond greater accessibility to eyecare for Australia’s under-served regional and remote patients, remote optometry represents a new era with greater...

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How HOYA delivers a unique and differentiating experience

by Myles Hume

April 15, 2024

As independent practices increasingly focus on evolving their businesses, they require more sophisticated ways to engage with patients and deliver...

Company updates & acquisitions

Safilo Group and Amazon launching new Carrera Smart Glasses

by Staff Writer

November 17, 2023

Global eyewear company Safilo Group and multinational tech company Amazon.com have announced the launch of the new Carrera Smart Glasses...

The journey ends with a virtual visit at an optician’s store. Image: supplied.

Company updates & acquisitions

Marcolin launches new training and customer experience project using augmented reality

by rhiannon bowman

August 8, 2023

Marcolin, a worldwide leading group in the eyewear industry, has opted for augmented reality technology to elevate its training and...

Local

Dr Elvis Ojaimi first to implant telescopic lens at Epworth Freemasons, Melbourne

by Myles Hume

July 17, 2023

An 81-year-old woman with poor vision due advanced macular degeneration has become the first Australian patient to be fitted with...

$The OCULUS Myopia Master performs auto-refraction and keratometry combined with axial length measurement.$

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Why Jim Kokkinakis uses the OCULUS Myopia Master

by Myles Hume

April 23, 2023

With more proven treatments coming to market to slow myopia progression, DR JIM KOKKINAKIS says configured optical biometers like the...

The market will get its first glimpse at the French Society of Ophthalmology Congress next month.

Business

Lumibird Medical unveils new Capsulo Nd:YAG laser

by Myles Hume

April 20, 2022

Lumibird Medical has launched its new Capsulo Nd:YAG laser platform, designed for efficient and accurate capsulotomy and iridotomy treatments. On...

SightGlass Vision’s technology is intended to reduce myopia progression in children. Image: SightGlass Vision

International

EssilorLuxottica-CooperCompanies myopia specs joint venture ‘comes to life’

by rhiannon bowman

March 21, 2022

The first SightGlass Vision myopia spectacles are starting to reach the market as EssilorLuxottica and CooperCompanies announce their joint venture...