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Researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI) will launch a clinical trial to test the safety of a new patient-specific stem cell-based therapy to treat geographic atrophy - the advanced ‘dry’ form
Moorfields Eye Hospital is trialling a new laser procedure to treat glaucoma that takes just one second. The Belkin laser offers a non-invasive, non-contact procedure performed with automated laser
University of Queensland scientists have discovered markers in the blood that can differentiate between a benign mole and a melanoma, while also identifying if the cancer has spread to other areas of
A University of Buffalo study supports existing evidence that a healthy diet can reduce the risk of developing late age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and slow its progress. Published in
New research suggests vitamin D deficiency may be linked to relapses of uveitis. Associate Professor Lyndell Lim from The Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) said the idea to investigate
The International Opticians Association (IOA) welcomes applications for the 2020 IOA Silmo International Optician of the Year award. Nominees will be judged on professionalism,
Essilor’s Pierre Longerna has been elected as an ODMA board member, bringing international business experience and cross-cultural company management to the board. Longerna has a background in banking
Leslie, a young western lowland gorilla, has joined the ranks of only a handful of apes ever to successfully undergo cataract surgery. San Diego Zoo animal
The International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE) is seeking Asia Pacific nominations for its 2020 CL Educator of the Year award, with US$3,000 travel to Tennessee for this year’s
Specsavers will donate A$5 from every sale in January, up to A$100,000, to support communities across Australia suffering the repercussions of the ongoing bushfires. Specsavers donated A$18,000 to The
ODMA Eyetalk has announced it will donate A$10,000 to the Australian Bushfire Appeal.“ODMA’s thoughts go out to the families and communities that have lost so much in the devastating bushfires across
French company Lumibird will become the world leader for laser and ultrasound technologies with the A$100 million acquisition of Australian Ellex Medical’s laser and ultrasound division.
