Eyes on dementia
Adding to the body of research connecting dementia to vision loss, a recent US study suggests as many as 1 in 5 cases of dementia in the elderly could be attributed to vision impairment.
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Adding to the body of research connecting dementia to vision loss, a recent US study suggests as many as 1 in 5 cases of dementia in the elderly could be attributed to vision impairment.
Researchers from University College London (UCL) and Moorfields Eye Hospital have identified biomarkers that may predict which glaucoma patients are at higher risk of continued vision loss, despite conventional treatment.
Scientists from Trinity College Dublin have developed what they describe as a promising gene therapy to treat glaucoma. The team previously showed ‘AAV-eNdi1’ offered promise in treating dry age-relat
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ATSN-101, a gene therapy for patients with Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) caused by biallelic mutations in GUCY2D, produced an average 100-fold vision improvement among 15 trial participants, with t
EssilorLuxottica has completed acquisition of an 80% stake in Heidelberg Engineering. The agreement represents a step forward in EssilorLuxottica’s strategy and its med-tech journey, said the compa
Over a year post surgery, the US researchers who performed the world’s first whole-eye transplant concluded it’s a feasible procedure, citing evidence of preservation of retinal viability and perfusio
Optical goods supplier Hilco Vision has appointed Girisha Chandraraj as its new CEO, replacing Ross Brownlee. Chandraraj brings a strong track record to the role, including serving as CEO at M
Berlin-based startup Even Realities has released its first Rx-able smartglasses, the G1.
Drs Verona Botha and Ammar Binsadiq have joined Associate Professor James McKelvie at his Waikato-based clinic Eye Surgeons, to accommodate growing demand from population growth and shifting demographics.
Rayner, a global manufacturer of cataract surgery products, has launched a world-first spiral intraocular lens (IOL) designed using artificial intelligence (AI): RayOne Galaxy and Galaxy Toric.
Following data revealing patient complaints jump significantly with increasing age of their doctor, the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) is considering regular health checks for medical practitioners over 70 years old.