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Australia champions optometrists
Optometry Australia (OA) has received a substantial government grant to promote optometry and community eye health across Australia under the Good vision for life consumer campaign. “The allocation of
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CLs to control diabetic retinopathy?
What if contact lenses could control the secretion of insulin? This might now be possible thanks to some new, smart contact lens technology that can detect diabetes and treat diabetic
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New laser reduces cataract complications
Russian scientists have developed a new method for cataract surgery, where a laser is used to both destroy the clouded eye lens and stimulate the regeneration of adjacent tissue.
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Correcting Usher syndrome in utero?
New research led by hearing scientists at Oregon Health & Science University suggests a way to treat and prevent intractable genetic disorders before birth.
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ASCRS goes virtual
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) is holding a virtual version of its annual meeting on 16-17 May 2020. “We are excited to offer the same top-tier education and industry
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Okia Reshape
Okia has released an upgraded version of Reshape, the brand’s eyewear collection made from upcycled plastic bottles.
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Home vision check for parents
Non-profit organisation OneSight has launched Vision Check, a free online test for parents to test their children’s vision during lockdown.
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AntiVEGF injections lead to glaucoma?
A US study has found AMD patients are more likely to develop glaucoma or ocular hypertension (OHT) when treated with anti-VEGF injections.
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MyHealth consumer hub
1st Group, the parent company of online booking and patient referral software platform MyHealth1st, has launched a new health education portal for consumers.
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Covid-19: Eyes a source of contagion?
As well as being an entry point for SARS-CoV-2, the virus can persist in the eyes for weeks causing eye fluids to be an ongoing source of contagion, a new Italian study has
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Covid-19: low risk of tear transmission
A new study has shown coronavirus doesn’t appear to be present in people’s tears and thus transmission through tears is low. Responding to the controversy surrounding the potential transmission
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