4+ week, 2+ day ago   (1028+ words) Ophthalmologist A/Prof Simon Skalicky has developed the Eyeonic online visual field test. Image: Simon Skalicky. The Eyeonic Online Visual Field Test Eyeonic was developed as an online alternative to conventional perimetry, with the aim of reducing some of the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (728+ words) Today's stylish safety eyewear is a distant memory from designs of past years. Images: PSG Eyewear. EssilorLuxottica’s prescription safety eyewear business PSG Eyewear is celebrating its 20-year anniversary. Cristy Ludlow discusses developments in protective eyewear and why more than 750 optometry…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (739+ words) The Gold Coast is playing host to more than 2000 delegates during the 2026 APVRS Congress. Image: Zstock/stock.adobe.com. The world is coming together to foster collaboration in eyecare, and one Queensland ophthalmologist couldn’t be more proud. As Queensland looks…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (242+ words) A global survey has revealed large gaps in eyecare, particularly in the Pacific Islands. Image: Shea Flynn, RTI International. New research published in AJO International has revealed that just six countries are home to half of the ophthalmologists in more…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (508+ words) The findings supported sustained outcomes for Essilor Stellest lenses across 12 abstracts and analyses spanning 26 clinical studies. Image: EssilorLuxottica. It unveiled clinical data supporting the lenses at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2026 meeting in Denver, US from…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (699+ words) Honoured in this year's King's Birthday awards were (from left) Professor Leo Carney, Prof Bill Morgan, Prof Konrad Pesudovs, and Iain Edwards. A number of leading figures in the Australian eye health sector have been honoured in the 2026 King’s Birthday…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (441+ words) Whole-genome sequencing can significantly improve the diagnosis of complex inherited eye conditions, helping patients and families receive answers much earlier than is possible with standard genetic testing, a new study shows. University of Leicester investigators Dr Mahmoud Fassad and Dr…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1314+ words) Treating dry eye can help people battling mental health issues. Image: Prostock Studio/stock.adobe.com. An eyecare professional talks about the connection between the two, and what optometrists can do to patients struggling with both. For Megan Zabell, senior…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (180+ words) Aspen Australia has released two new eye drops for myopia. Image: Aspen Australia. Aspen Australia has announced the launch of EIKANCE 0.025% and EIKANCE 0.05% eye drops in addition to the existing EIKANCE 0.01% eye drops. In a media release, it said these…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (410+ words) AI and digital innovation are tipped to be key subjects during the conference. Image: Rawpixel.com/stock.adobe.com. Registrations are now open for the Optometry Clinical Conference (OCC) 2026 held in Brisbane this August, with a powerhouse program featuring international…...