The Contact Lens Lab of SA International

11/08/2025

Read our guide to understand astigmatism and your treatment options.

05/06/2025

In a medical breakthrough, researchers at Newcastle University have 3D-printed the world’s first human corneas using stem cells and a specially formulated bio-ink — offering hope to millions suffering from corneal blindness.

The entire process takes just 10 minutes, using a low-cost 3D printer to shape a personalized cornea from a gel containing stem cells, alginate, and collagen. The printed cornea not only held its shape but kept the cells alive, a key milestone in tissue engineering.

Here are the details: https://myelectricsparks.com/3d-printed-human-cornea-restores-sight-newcastle-university-breakthrough/

25/03/2025

ROSE K School WEBINAR: Managing Coexisting Conditions in Keratoconus Contact Lens Fittings

Join Paul Rose and special guests as they navigate the challenges of treating patients with keratoconus alongside other ocular conditions.

What you’ll learn: Managing keratoconus with dry eye, ocular allergies, glaucoma & more Expert insights on optimizing lens fitting & patient care Real ROSE K clinical case studies tackling complex coexisting conditions

25 March 2025 at 8pm

Register now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3803597094470585694

19/03/2025

11/09/2024

Ready to get creative? ✨
Show us your vision of future spectacles and stand a chance to win! Let your imagination run wild with crayons, paints, or pencils. Submit your masterpiece between September 21 and October 18, 2024.

For full Terms & Conditions, please visit:https://saoa.co.za/pdfs/Terms%20and%20Competition%20-%20Eye%20Care%20Awareness%20Month%20Futuristic%20Art%20Competition.pdf

10/09/2024

ROSE K SCHOOL – COURSE 3
"Fitting ROSE K2 corneo-scleral designs on prolate and oblate irregular corneas"

LAST CALL TO SIGN UP and join our fundamentals session where we will explain the main features of ROSE K2 XL and ROSE K2 XL Oblate and how to get an optimal fit on both prolate and oblate corneas.

Sign up for the fundamentals session: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regi.../6760942516603299678

03/09/2024

ROSE K SCHOOL – COURSE 3
"Fitting ROSE K2 corneo-scleral designs on prolate and oblate irregular corneas"

For this course, we have prepared a fundamentals session to explain the main difference between prolate and oblate irregular corneas and how to get an optimal fit with ROSE K2 XL and ROSE K2 XL Oblate designs on these eyes.

Sign up for the fundamentals session: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6760942516603299678

In the advanced session, Paul Rose will review key troubleshooting tips for these designs followed by a live stream patient fit of both a post graft cornea and an intrastromal rings cornea.

Sign up for the practical session: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4700190544825807455

17/06/2024

LAST CALL TO SIGN UP and join our advanced (practical) session where Paul Rose will review key insights and tips for these designs followed by a live stream patient fit of both a post graft cornea and a pellucid/decentered oval cone cornea.

Sign up for the advanced session on 18 June: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3969049397214770528