Anaesthetists for cataract surgery?
Ophthalmology New Zealand (ONZ) is battling Southern Cross Health Insurance’s (SCHI’s) latest cost-cutting decision to no longer fund the use of anaesthetists in cataract surgery. According to details
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Diabetic retinopathy cure?
An eye drop to combat vision loss in diabetics has been developed following a 20-year study in Brazil. Around 40% of diabetes patients experience retinal complications, say researchers who proved the
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New AMD reservoir implant
New implant technology creates a reservoir to continuously deliver medication into the eyes of people with “wet” age-related macular degeneration, improving eyesight and reducing the need for eye
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Golden eye?
If James Bond wore contact lenses, chances are he’d opt for those being developed at the University of Vigo in Spain which contain gold to protect the eyes. Lead researcher, Associate Professor Miguel
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Gene therapy for inherited retinal disease
Dr Thomas Edwards and his Retinal Gene Therapy Research team at the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) are investigating how to treat an inherited retinal disease (IRD) by replacing the abnormal
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Epileptic kids compensate for lost brain tissue
Children’s brains compensate after brain surgery for epilepsy, to keep full visual perception, according to a study funded by the US National Eye Institute (NEI). While brain surgery can halt
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Smart suitcase for blind travellers
Researchers have developed a rolling suitcase that warns visually impaired users of impending collisions and a wayfinding smartphone app to help people with visual disabilities navigate airport terminals safely and independently.
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Royal honours for eye champions
Former Fred Hollows Foundation CEO Michael Lynskey was one of seven Australian eye health experts to receive royal recognition in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours. The sight charity’s CEO from
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Statins lower glaucoma risk
Harvard Medical School researchers found regular statin use reduces the risk of developing primary open angle glaucoma (POAG), while higher cholesterol increases it.
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Stars and their eyes: Helen Keller
On 27 June we celebrate the memory of Helen Keller. Blind and deaf, she defeated overwhelming odds to become an internationally recognised author and lecturer dedicating her life to helping others.
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Safilo signs David Beckham
Eyewear giant Safilo Group has signed a 10-year agreement with iconic football player David Beckham to secure the global rights to produce and distribute David Beckham sun and prescription glasses.
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IOL constants database ready for use
Refractive surgeons can now freely access information on IOL constants from an online database, IOLCon, that continuously compiles and optimises the data.
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