Covid spikes RVOs?
A large-scale US study has found the incidence of retinal vein occlusions (RVO) increases in the six months following Covid-19 infection.
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Pandemic impact on kids’ eyecare
Covid-19 has impacted the eyecare of more than one in four (26%) Australian children, with those in remote areas being hardest hit (32% vs 22%), according to the latest Little Aussie Eyes Report.
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ED meds strong vision impact
The risk of developing one of three serious eye conditions increases by 85% for regular users of common erectile dysfunction (ED) medications such as Viagra, Cialis, Levitra and Stendra, according to new research by the University of Columbia (UBC).
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NACBO: the visual aspects of reading
The National Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists 2022 conference (NACBO) is scheduled for the first weekend of the Australian and New Zealand school holidays, the 9-10 July, at the QT Hotel on Queensland’s Gold Coast.
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Miyosmart – still strong at six
Hoya Vision Care has released its six-year Miyosmart follow-up, showing continued long-term lens effectiveness in slowing myopia progression in children.
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VICTA hits the airwaves
Restricted by our recent lockdowns, the Visual Impairment Charitable Trust Aotearoa (VICTA) came up with a new creative way to support the low vision community by launching its own radio show.
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IOL tips and tricks webinar
Alcon is hosting an optometry webinar, ‘IOL technology and the importance of the optometrist – tips and tricks to improve patient outcomes’, on Wednesday 8 June at 7pm (AEST 5pm).
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Small but clever
Vanni’s Petite collection offers women requiring a smaller fit a great selection of frames true to the brand’s unique style. The acetate range, model M129, featured here, showcases feminine tones spanning burgundy, purple, shades of green or pink, peachy orange, some paired with a warm tortoiseshell
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Optometry Virtually Connected - registrations now open
Registrations are now open for Optometry Australia’s annual virtual conference, Optometry Virtually Connected (OVC), which will be held online from 17 to 19 June.
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Back to the future
A futuristic blend of tech, titanium and colour signifies The Highlighter, Blackfin’s first brand capsule for men and women. Sophisticated and daring, these three sunwear styles offer squared lines recalling oversized ’90s eyewear, while the neon accents hark back to the excesses of the ’80s. A wrap
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Ocular toxoplasmosis: more common than thought
In the first study of its kind to quantify the rate of ocular toxoplasmosis in Australian, a team from Flinders University has found that one in 149 Australians have retinal scars caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, indicating it can be considered common.
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Next-gen TearScience
Johnson & Johnson Vision has unveiled its next-generation TearScience Activator Clear for more precise and fully automated treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). The new system features a
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