CooperVision expands multifocal range
CooperVision has launched the Clariti 1 Day multifocal contact lens in Australia and New Zealand. This daily disposable silicone hydrogel lens for presbyopic
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Pienaar great fit for OPSM
Kirsty Pienaar has joined OPSM as regional manager north, overseeing 18 stores across Northland, Auckland, and Gisborne. A registered dispensing optician, she aims to drive performance, consistency, and customer experience
6 Jul 2026
ADONZ withdraws support for ACOD accreditation
The Association of Dispensing Opticians of New Zealand (ADONZ) has withdrawn its support for the Australasian College of Optical Dispensing’s (ACOD) Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing, saying it wan…
2 Jul 2026
Ciclosporin now available in NZ
Sun Pharma's Cequa (ciclosporin ophthalmic solution, 0.09%) for moderate to severe dry eye is now
2 Jul 2026
Inaugural uveitis conference open for registration
New Zealand’s first dedicated uveitis conference, Uveitis Aotearoa 2026, will be held 31 July
1 Jul 2026
Understanding our audience: what you told us in 2026
NZ Optics' latest audience survey highlights the enduring value of trusted industry media, the continued strength of print, and opportunities to evolve digital communication. Respondents
30 Jun 2026
Optometrists to take on cataract follow-ups
A national pathway will enable community optometrists to provide routine four-week post-operative cataract follow-up care for public hospital patients across New Zealand, aiming to improve access and
30 Jun 2026
Seven-year data reinforce Stellest efficacy
EssilorLuxottica presented new research at ARVO 2026, including seven-year follow-up data, reinforcing the
29 Jun 2026
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RANZCO NZ 2026: Reflections from Queenstown
The 76th RANZCO New Zealand Annual Scientific Conference in Queenstown covered key themes including cornea, ocular oncology, paediatric ophthalmology, cataract surgery
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Raising the bar in corneal sensitivity assessment
Advances in corneal aesthesiometry, including a new non-contact device by a NZ ophthalmologist, are improving assessment of corneal sensitivity in dry eye disease
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