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Stars and their eyes… June Brown EastEnders legend June Brown is losing her eyesight due to age-related macular degeneration. Brown, 92, was diagnosed ten years ago and had surgical treatment in
US researchers have developed iCrx, an auto-phoropter that uses laser technology to determine eyewear prescription in 20 seconds without input from the viewer. “This is a new technology that may
Start-up VisionBanker is tapping in to the Asian eyecare market using technologies like blockchain, mobile apps and facial recognition to help patients get more accessible eyecare and better-fitting
UK ophthalmology students shared their thoughts in a survey led by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists ahead of training changes proposed by the UK Government’s Shape of Training paper.Just over a
A combined smart contact lens and glasses augmented reality system, EMacula, which corrects vision and digitally enhances wearers’ surroundings is pending FDA approval as Phase II clinical trials and
Visor for light-sensitive athletesIndividuals with sports-limiting vision conditions can now play outdoor sports thanks to a special visor developed by scientists at the University of Alabama.
OgiOgi’s Scojo New York has released a new range of metal BluLites reading glasses. These ready-to-wear readers come in four different shapes and are available as non-Rx for those seeking a little
A project at the Centre for Eye Research Australia aims to identify new biomarkers to predict the progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).The project will use the extensive imaging that
Patients with diabetic macular oedema (DMO) or wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) are needed to take part in trials that aim to reduce treatment burden.Sydney ophthalmologist and
An eye donation from Robert Van der Heiden who lived with Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) will give CERA researchers a unique opportunity to advance the study the mitochondrial genetic
Many Kiwis want adverts for prescription medicines to be banned, a Consumer NZ survey shows.Consumer NZ head of research Jessica Wilson said New Zealand and the US were the only two countries in the
