Retinal neuron surprise
Researchers from Northwestern University in Illinois have found that a subset of retinal neurons sends inhibitory signals to the brain, contradicting the belief that the eye only sends excitatory signals.
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Summery hues
Kenmark Eyewear has introduced six new styles to keep in mind for the end of winter. Youthful is a fresh take on the classic aviator style featuring a herringbone embossed pattern on the brow and temple; available in black, turquoise and shiny gold. Respect (pictured) offers a timeless rectangle sty
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JFR’s Blow up
Jean-François Rey’s creative design draws inspiration from modern art and architecture, which is clearly embodied in his latest stunning line Blow up. The contemporary and refined model JF2896 featured here offers a graphic, floating look with the frame’s front designed using several pieces of finel
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Developing a virtual patient
Auckland University’s School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS) is developing a virtual patient with pre-programmed ocular disorders for students to practice their clinical skills on during the Covid-19 restrictions and beyond.
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Myopia control 2020: where we are
A new open access literature analysis, Myopia Control 2020: Where are we and where are we heading? discusses a range of critically evaluated safety and efficacy considerations for behavioural, optical
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Eplerenone found to have “no benefit’
UK researchers have found that Eplerenone, a drug used widely to treat central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR), has “no benefit” and should no longer be used. Primarily used to treat heart
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Dry eye webinars
ESW Vision is hosting a series of virtual dry eye seminars featuring three international speakers: New Zealand’s Associate Professor Jennifer Craig, vice chair of TFOS DEWSII and head of Auckland
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AI for AMD
A new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm developed by researchers at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) can rapidly and accurately detect age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Shamir’s DIY online store
Shamir has launched an e-commerce initiative, Shamir Eye-Frame, giving practice owners the opportunity to create their own online stores, complete with customer delivery service.
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More events postponed
Events continue to be cancelled and postponed, most often by a year, as the pandemic continues to take its toll on the business and education world.
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Partnership places patients at the heart of healthcare
Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) and NPS MedicineWise have partnered to ensure consumers are at the centre of quality use of medicines and better health decision-making.“Consumers are at the
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Covid-19 app for health workers
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has released a new mobile app, Âwhina, designed to help health workers access the information they need about Covid-19.“For many of us, Covid-19 has changed the way we
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