Evaluating blindness risk with LHON
An Australian study has revealed that the country’s prevalence of vision loss due to Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is at least one in 68,403. LHON is a mitochondrial disease that atrophies
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The gift of sight World Sight Day 2021 winning photos
Julie-Anne Davies’ picture of a ‘Ladakhi weaver’ won the professional award at this year’s International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) World Sight Day photo competition, while ‘Going to school’ by Saiful Islam took home the amateur award.
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TearCare for MGD bags FDA approval
Sight Sciences’ TearCare system for the treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) has received the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) 510(K) device clearance. Designed for adult patients
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On a road to eyewear
The new Porsche Design eyewear collection builds on the brand's legacy of providing functional and innovative sunglasses both on and off the road. “While the new styles are perfect for everyday life, their full capabilities are best experienced when behind the wheel,” said Jan Becker, CEO of Porsche
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Atropine enhances amblyopia patching
A trial of 108 children with severe amblyopia has shown that combined atropine and patching therapy (CAPT) showed superior improvement in visual acuity (VA) compared to patching alone.
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Covid-19 Protection Framework and Mandatory Vaccinations Order - Key messages
The following is a special Covid-19 update from the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) 20 January 2022: With the increased cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 detected at the
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Calling all CL educators
The International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE) is seeking Asia Pacific nominations for its 2022 CL Educator of the Year award, with a US$3,000 (NZ$4,416) bursary for travel to an
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ERO stands for sustainability
Eyes Right Optical (ERO) has launched a sustainable and ethical practices policy to reduce its environmental impact.
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Stars and their eyes… Jeff Bezos
Amazon founder and executive chair Jeff Bezos is rumoured to have ptosis in his right eye, or possibly a bulging left eye. The online speculation seems to favour the former. Either way, Bezos’ condition has been present since childhood and has many wondering why the world’s richest person hasn’t see
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Readers for sunny days
Scojo New York has launched a new range of readers, including Vandam Sun, a fun, expressive shape with a scalloped edge detail at the brow. The lenses offer full UV protection and optical-grade clarity. Powers available are +1.50, +2.00 and +2.50.
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Innovative comfort
Well-known 3D eyewear innovator, Danish design company Monoqool has launched 11 new distinctive styles, blending a contemporary minimalistic style, trendsetting colours and comfort in each state-of-the-art design. The Panto, oversized, classic round and rectangular styles are constructed with durabl
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Xipere green-lit by FDA
Xipere, the first product for injection into the suprachoroidal space to treat macular oedema associated with uveitis, has been granted US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval.
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