Vitamin D and Omega-3: little effect on AMD
A long-term, large US study has found that vitamin D and omega-3 supplements have little effect on the development and progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Clearing the Covid-backlog for better eye care
The Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) has set up a new Health Services Research Unit investigating solutions to overcome the backlog of undiagnosed and untreated eye conditions resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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GNZ symposium: save the date
Glaucoma New Zealand’s (GNZ’s) annual symposium is back and will be held on 7 March 2021 at Alexandra Park in Auckland.
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Toxic metals and AMD
Australian researchers have confirmed that toxic metals accumulated in the human retina and optic nerve head can contribute to the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Metals in
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Presbyopia drop draws closer
Allergan has released early Phase III clinical trial results demonstrating the safety and efficacy of its investigational eye drop for presbyopia treatment. “The positive results from the
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MS drug’s ups and downs for eye health
New research has shown fingolimod 0.5mg, a first-line treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS), reduces both the number of relapses and disease progression in patients with relapsing-remitting MS and
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Making the ideal syringe
The ‘ideal’ syringe for administering intravitreal injections may be available as early as next year, and there are several key factors syringe manufacturers should focus on to improve safety
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New dry eye diagnostic tool
New Zealand optometrist and contact lens specialist Jagrut Lallu has developed a new cloud-based dry eye tool to help advance research and support clinician’s dry eye treatment assessments and patient management.
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Optoms launch sustainable eyewear
Melbourne-based optometrists, Lauren Chang and John Chen, have founded a new sustainable eyewear brand, called Mari & Clay, offering timeless eyewear made from plant-based, biodegradable materials.
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Progress on pay equity for DHB staff
The Public Service Association (PSA) and District Health Boards (DHBs) have announced an initial agreement for pay equity for clerical and administration staff. The initial agreement between DHBs and
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ONZ heralds other matters success
After a tumultuous year, Ophthalmology New Zealand (ONZ) finally held its 2020 Business Forum, The Other Matters, at Villa Maria Estate in Auckland in October.
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Adding a human perspective to AI
Socio-environmental factors impact the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) screening models used to detect eye disease and should be considered when evaluating model accuracy, a recently published Google Health paper has revealed.
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