Leveraging Prism to Enhance Binocular Vision
By Kai RandsECPs are often taught that binocular vision disorders can be addressed by applying prism uniformly across lenses. Recent research suggests that contoured prism may alleviate symptoms such as…
MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 04: A general view of MIDO 2023 – Milano Eyewear Show on February 04, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Pietro S. D'Aprano/Getty Images for Mido)
The Countdown to MIDO 2024 Has Begun
Milano – With just two weeks left before MIDO opens, the leading international eyewear show has reached its 52nd edition. Opticians, buyers, journalists and trade professionals from around the world…
Silmo Istanbul 2023 Highlights
SILMO Istanbul, first held in 2013, confirms its leading position and continues its expansion throughout Turkey as well as Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Middle East and North Africa.More than 500…
Video-to-Sound Tech Allows Blind People to Recognize Faces
By Loz BlainNeuroscientists have shown that blind people recognize basic faces using the same brain regions as sighted people – even if the face shapes are delivered as audio rather than…
Effective Treatment for Rare Sight-Threatening Infection
A drug candidate, based on pioneering UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital research and currently under development by SIFI S.p.A., has been found to be highly effective in treating a rare…
Top 3 Optical Design Mistakes and What to Do Instead
What not to do–and what to do instead–for a well-designed opticalBy Patricia BobilinOptical design mistakes can adversely impact patient experience and cut deeply into your sales. Here are a few…
Alcon Launches TOTAL30 Multifocal Contact Lenses for Patients with Presbyopia
Press ReleaseThe first and only monthly Water Gradient multifocal contact lens — feels like nothing even at day 301Provides excellent visual acuity at all distances, near through far, with Alcon’s proven Precision…
Eyewear Data First Half 2023: Positive Results on the Exports and Domestic Market
Milano, October 2, 2023 – The first half year for the Italian eyewear industry overall confirms the trend analyzed by ANFAO for the first quarter. Taking advantage of the weak…
The Impact of UKZN’s Commitment to Eye Care Education: Lighting the Way Forward
In the ever-evolving landscape of health and medicine, the University of KwaZulu-Natal's (UKZN) Department of Optometry emerges as a luminary, illuminating the path for many others to follow. Its unwavering…
SILMO Istanbul is 10 Years Old!
SILMO Istanbul is preparing to celebrate its 10th anniversary with striking innovations with its visionary approach and experience that develops and evolves with each new fair.SILMO Istanbul Optical Fair, which…