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
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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The Association of Dispensing Opticians of New Zealand (ADONZ) has withdrawn its support for the Australasian College of Optical Dispensing’s (ACOD) Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing, saying it wan…
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SPONSORED Boost your myopia management toolkit: Acuvue Abiliti 1-Day’s three year data unveiled
Johnson and Johnson Vision’s (J&Js) breakthrough soft contact lens for myopia control, Acuvue Abiliti 1-Day, newly released data reveals over 55% of treated eyes showed no clinically meaningful myopia
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Ciclosporin now available in NZ
Sun Pharma's Cequa (ciclosporin ophthalmic solution, 0.09%) for moderate to severe dry eye is now
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Inaugural uveitis conference open for registration
New Zealand’s first dedicated uveitis conference, Uveitis Aotearoa 2026, will be held 31 July
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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
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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
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Seven-year data reinforce Stellest efficacy
EssilorLuxottica presented new research at ARVO 2026, including seven-year follow-up data, reinforcing the
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Eikance range expanding in NZ
Aspen Pharmacare is expanding its Medsafe registered Eikance atropine eye drop range in NZ to include 0.05% and 0.025% concentrations, offering tailored myopia control for children aged 4-14 years.
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Study links joint pain supplement to accelerating dementia
New research links glucosamine, a joint pain supplement, to a 25% higher likelihood of progression from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to
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Treatment paradigm shift for post-surgery endophthalmitis
Clinician-scientists identified bacterial pathogens linked to poorest outcomes in postprocedural acute endophthalmitis, potentially supporting faster, personalised treatment and improving patient
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