CVI study yields assessment tool
Researchers at Perkins School for the Blind are studying the brain scans of children with cerebral visual impairment (CVI), to compare with those of children with normal vision or other forms of
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Stars and their eyes… Kate Walsh
American actress Kate Walsh has teamed up with Alcon to promote dry-eye health. Walsh, best known for her roles in Grey’s Anatomy and Emily in Paris, is sharing her dry-eye journey as part of Alcon’s new ‘Make Every Look Count’ campaign, coinciding with the launch of Alcon’s Systane Complete Preserv
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Fashionable, yet wearable
Glamorous, sophisticated eyewear continues to play a leading role within the Victoria Beckham world, with the 2022 spring/summer collection offering a new take on the design house’s powerful aesthetics and distinctive elegance. Model VB642S is available in rich hues with a subtle metal trim evoking
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New children’s book: The Amazing Fairy glasses
Using the experience of her daughter’s hyperopia and intermittent esotropia, UK-based photographer Katy Tainton has written a book, The Amazing Fairy Glasses, to help young children who wear glasses.
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Dry eye confusion common
New research shows 77% of Australians experience dry eye symptoms but many have no clear understanding of the signs, symptoms or causes. To help raise awareness about the prevalence of undiagnosed
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Vitamin A deficiency behind childhood chalazion?
A new study has unveiled a significant association between low vitamin A levels and chalazion in children, while vitamin D levels exhibited no correlation.
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Smartglasses to help autistic patients
Initial evidence from a small pilot study showed smartglasses can reduce the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in individuals with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). The
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Smart CL future for glaucoma treatment?
Scientists at Zhongshan University in Guangzhou have developed a smart contact lens that can detect changes in intraocular pressure (IOP) and administer glaucoma medication on demand. Tiny sensors on
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VR hope for dyslexics
A French orthoptist claims dyslexic children have achieved better visual attention and higher reading ability after completing word exercises using virtual reality (VR).
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Surgical salad training for budding ophthalmologists
A group of senior UK ophthalmologists have devised a series of home-based exercises for trainee surgeons, using fruit and vegetables as surrogate eye components.
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Embracing the rainbow led to unexpected returns
Eye Institute in Auckland is New Zealand’s first Rainbow Tick-certified eye surgery. Jess Ah Kuoi, Eye Institute’s head of people and culture, shares her insights into how it was achieved and some early, unexpected results.
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Designed for comfort – awarded twice
Eschenbach brand Titanflex scored two prestigious Red Dot Awards for its optical frames – new concept model, 820900, and its first rimless double bridge model, 823018.
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