From humble beginnings: How it started One day two guys were having a game of pool and a few beers and had this crazy idea to invest in a lathe that could produce contact lenses. The main reason was to produce “out of range” contact lenses locally, that were being ordered

Sydney, Australia, 16 August 2018: 2018: Brien Holden Vision Institute has launched its ‘Guidelines for Myopia Management’, an easy-to-use, practical tool developed to assist the busy eye care professional manage patients with myopia. Available freely online, the guidelines provide a framework to inform diagnostic tests, risk assessment, appropriate myopia management options and scheduling follow-up visits

Dynamic Vision recently hosted a high value conference for its members and preferred suppliers at Summer Place, Hyde Park. Crucial information pertaining to today’s multi-channel marketing business era, was shared. Everyone enjoyed the stunning venue, lovely food and the opportunity to catch up with colleagues over a delicious cappuccino. There are only

Ed - Dr Dirk Booysen’s book is now for sale. In Contact: Clinical Contact Lens Practice, is the first text book of its kind, written by a South African author. This is an exceptional achievement and well-deserved congratulations from all of us at Vision Magazine. Alan Saks wrote in the Preface: “Let me say

Prof Kovin Naidoo has resigned as CEO of the Brien Holden Institute and its Foundation. The Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI) has announced a shift in the focus of its work in order to address the future needs of the ophthalmic industry and the public health sector as a result of

Life Healthcare funds R13 million for eye care and up-skilling of blind and partially sighted persons in partnership with SA National Council for the Blind An official cheque and mobile eye clinic handover and acknowledgement of Life Healthcare’s partnership with SANCB took place in Pretoria on Tuesday, 7 August 2018. The

Submitted by Dr Dirk Booysen I attended the Zimbabwe Optometric Associations (ZOA) conference, which was held on 4 and 5 August at Troutbeck Hotel in the Nyanga province of Zimbabwe. Lynett Masiwa, current president of the ZOA, invited me to present two papers which focused on the anterior segment. The speakers

On behalf of Shannon de Klerk and the Vision Editorial Board, I am delighted to welcome Zena Jacobson to the Vision Editorial Board. She brings with her a wealth of experience as she has served optometry in several administrative positions over many years. Zena will replace Prof Kovin Naidoo who

Optical Alliance, in conjunction with the University of Johannesburg, Optometry Department, hosted a Charity Golf Day at the Observatory Golf Club on Wednesday, 18 July 2018. This day was organised in memory of the 100th birthday celebration of President Nelson Mandela.  Three children’s homes were invited for eye screening at the

Winner Quinton Henricksen (on the right) of the tool kit sponsored by David Green in the Vision Survey. On the left is Anthony Le Grange from David Green Eyewear.