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Essential guidance on driver eyesight launched

Fleet Management

Essential guidance on driver eyesight launched

Fleet managers are being urged to tackle poor driver vision, as Brake says untested eyesight raises collision risk for at-work drivers.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018

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Are digital devices impacting tertiary students' eyesight?

Massey University

Are digital devices impacting tertiary students' eyesight?

New data shows that almost half of tertiary students in New Zealand have undiagnosed vision conditions, likely due to heavy digital device use.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

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1001 Optometry launches AI myopia checks for families

Data Protection

1001 Optometry launches AI myopia checks for families

Australian chain 1001 Optometry unveils free AI tool that scans parents' photos to flag early myopia risk in children at home.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026