Eye protein stems diabetic retinopathy
US research has identified high levels of Retinol Binding Protein 3 (RBP3) can protect against, and potentially treat, diabetic eye disease.
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Visual field loss quickens with uveitis
A UK study suggests the rate of visual field (VF) loss in glaucoma patients progresses faster in those with uveitis compared to those without, requiring close monitoring and a low threshold
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Google Maps for visually impaired
Tech giant Google has introduced better voice guidance on its popular Maps app to help visually impaired users.
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Scary lenses this Halloween
The dangers of dodgy novelty contact lenses are being highlighted by world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London ahead of Halloween.The world-renowned NHS hospital has issued a warning to
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Tear test screening for diabetes complications
A University of New South Wales (UNSW) study suggests tear-testing may be the future screening method for diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
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Nurse numbers boosted
A record number of nurses are now working to deliver health services to New Zealanders as the Government’s increased funding and new initiatives rebuild key workforces start to show results, according
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Optometrist care safe and effective
A recent review of complaints about optometrists has confirmed the vast majority of optometrists in Australia provide safe and effective care, with the profession drawing fewer complaints than the
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2020 Person of Vision
VSP Global's president and CEO Michael Guyette is US-based Prevent Blindness's Person of Vision for 2020.The Prevent Blindness Persons of Vision Award recognises an individual or organisation that
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Glaucoma grants on World Sight Day
Glaucoma Australia announced the inaugural recipients of its Glaucoma Research Grants Programme on World Sight Day, 10 October.
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Teprotumumab promising for TED
Horizon Therapeutics’ phase 3 clinical trial of teprotumumab, an investigational medicine for the treatment of active thyroid eye disease (TED), shows positive effects on diplopia (double vision),
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UK ophthalmologist struck off
A prominent consultant ophthalmologist has been struck off the UK medical register after a tribunal found that his private eye hospital used high pressure sales techniques to persuade patients to pay
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World-first study of kids in the digital age
The impact of digital technology on children will be investigated in a world-first longitudinal study of the digital lives of Australian children from birth to eight years of age.
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