US push for preservative-free drops
Several US ophthalmology organisations have formed the Preservative Freedom Coalition, a brand-agnostic campaign to raise awareness about the unmet needs in treating ocular surface disease with
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New age-tailored myopia management solution
Zeiss is launching MyoCare, its first age-specific myopia management portfolio with lens designs aimed at slowing myopia progression.
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Go big and go homme
Known for its focus on larger frames sizes, Evatik has added two extended-fit releases to its collection. The E-9256, featured here, is a flat, stainless steel design – a classic Evatik, with its timeless rectangular front, two-tone colouring and custom spring hinge. Available as 60mm eyesize with 1
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AI identifies ocular therapeutic targets
US researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) models to identify peptide components best suited to safely delivering therapeutic drugs to animal eye cells.
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Atropine’s long-term efficacy in myopia control
A Spanish study of 0.01% atropine eye drops over five years found it safe and effective in controlling myopia progression. Led by Dr Manuel Moriche-Carretero, Infanta Sofia University
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New navigation aid for vision-impaired
A belt affording visually impaired wearers independent navigation by alerting them to obstacles has been developed by a US team. Led by researchers at New York University Tandon School of Engineering,
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Nutrition and myopia management
Diets with high-glycaemic-load carbohydrates and vitamin deficiencies, combined with a lack of exposure to sunlight, could represent a ‘perfect storm’ for juvenile-onset myopia, reported Dr Jeffrey
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Microcurrent treatment for dry AMD?
A Canadian study showed dry age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD) patients receiving active microcurrent therapy had an average Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) visual acuity
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Sleep apnoea’s ocular manifestations
In the first of series of studies reviewing the links between obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and eye disease, a Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) review found OSA was significantly associated with non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, floppy eyelid syndrome, retinal vein occlusion
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Ultra-thin whispers
Designed with refined metal and unexpected colours, JF Rey’s new optical frame, Whisper, is minimalist yet joyous and fun. Lavender blue, fuchsia pink, spring lilac, poppy red, or apricot orange – the palette is like a pop of eyeshadow for an instant healthy glow. Perfect for entering the new season
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Comfort EDOF launched in C-loop
In response to demand, Teleon has launched a C-loop version of its popular Comfort intraocular lens (IOL), said Device Technologies’ Diego Sonderegger.
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The virtual future of perimetry
Attracting attention on Titan Optical’s stand at RANZCO NZ was the Olleyes VisuALL VRP (virtual reality platform), a VR headset designed to perform standard perimetry and other psychophysical tests. “It is the future of perimetry,” said Cam Gordon from Titan Optical. “It does everything a normal per
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