Minister Aaron Motsoaledi presented the National Health Insurance Bill and the Medical Schemes Amendment Bill to the media on the 21 June. The bill has not yet been promulgated into law. Once it has appeared in the Government Gazette, it will be open for public comment for three months. The

The Low Vision Conference was held in Johannesburg from 11-13 June 2018. Delegates and speakers from various health care disciplines including occupational therapists, optometrists, orientation and mobility instructors, general practitioners, genetic counsellors, neuro-developmental therapist, nurses and diabetes educators had the opportunity to interact and share their knowledge on the various aspects of Low Vision. On behalf

Press Release for Janssen Pharmaceutica, issued by Gullan&Gullan - June 2018 Inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, sleeping problems, racing thoughts and moodiness. These are all typical symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). They are also common symptoms of bipolar disorder – a mental illness known for severe mood swings and depression. But how do

Vision Magazine attended the Zeiss launch in Morningside, Johannesburg on 8 May. The launch was to introduce full UV protection across their plastic lens range as a standard. The launch was country wide, including Namibia.

Vision is looking for musicians or performers within the optometric fraternity. If you know of someone, tip us off by sending details to chris@realvision.co.za, or if you are one, send us your details.

Medical practitioners in private practice using locums when they are not available to practice are urged to ensure that the contracted locum are registered with the HPCSA in compliance with the Health Professions Act. Illegal practitioners are not only breaking the law, but are putting people’s lives at risk resulting in far-reaching reputational risks

Low Vision Centre of Learning Conference Start date: June 11, 2018 End date: June 13, 2018 Location: Benvenuto Conference Centre, 1 Pitsani Road, Kelland, Randburg CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

Intel's Vaunt smart glasses won't make you look like a Glasshole. Dieter Bohn got an exclusive look at Intel's latest gadget. By shining a low-powered laser into your retina, the glasses can get all sorts of information without pulling out your phone.

Multinational optical and optoelectronic technology company, ZEISS, will launch its trailblazing UV 400 protection technology for clear lenses in simultaneous events held around the world. The new lenses incorporate full UV protection technology in all ZEISS clear plastic lenses. The ground-breaking technology also has an option to include anti-reflective coatings, designed

APRIL, 2018 – Maui Jim, Inc.®, the company known for optically correct, distortion-free lenses that feature patented lens treatments and rare-earth elements, is proud to announce that its most advanced lens material to date, MauiBrilliant, is now available in prescription. Traditional polycarbonate lenses are lightweight and impact-resistant, but can’t match the