AMD-cancer link?
Authors of a South Korean study found age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and certain cancers may share risk factors and pathogenic pathways.
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Patients needed for castor oil study
Following the success of a University of Auckland-led pilot study examining castor oil as a treatment for dry eye disease, researchers are now looking for 90-plus participants for a larger, more robust study.
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Glaucoma eye drop for myopia?
Japanese researchers from the Keio University School of Medicine in Tokyo, reported Bunazosin hydrochloride (BH), a commercial glaucoma eye drop that increases blood circulation in the eye, suppressed
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Oversized, elegant, Morel
Designed with both wearer comfort and 100% fashion-forward aesthetics in mind, Morel’s Anna concept will complement any look effortlessly. The patented hinge, without screws or welding, seamlessly integrates into the ultra-stylish and feminine design.
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Eye dropper launched into orbit
A US company’s eye dropper-bottle adapter, which reduces standard doses by a fifth to 7-10µL, is being used by astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS). Minnesota-based startup Nano
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Bridging the gap
First out from ProDesign’s new brand ‘Bridge’ is a cool series of sunglasses inspired by Scandinavian aesthetics, contemporary culture and nature. The name references the bridge quartz crystal, a small crystal which protrudes from a larger one, symbolising a bridge towards ProDesign’s explorative an
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ACBO 2024: enhancing patient, practice success
This year’s national Australian College of Behavioural Optometrists (ACBO) conference ‘Connect 2024’ is gearing up for a weekend of first-class education focusing on central and peripheral vision, visual processing assessment, plus patient and practice success.
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New partnership boosting dispensing education
The International Opticians’ Association has teamed up with the Australian Academy of Advanced Ophthalmic Optics to deliver global, industry-leading education for optical dispensers.
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Rapid eye-stroke diagnosis strategy
US researchers have developed a new protocol to triage potential eye-stroke patients, saying it will flag those at risk of brain stroke and help save vision. The protocol, developed by research
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Ocular flora’s role in DED
Research comparing the eye microbiotas of healthy individuals and those with dry eye disease (DED) has highlighted the potential roles of three bacterial species. Streptococcus and Pedobacter species
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Lazy eye linked to adult illness
Children with amblyopia may have an increased risk of serious disease in adulthood, revealed a new UK study. Amblyopia could lead to hypertension, obesity and metabolic syndrome in adulthood, as well
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Innovent’s anti-VEGF drug rivals Eylea
Results of a phase 2 trial of Innovent’s anti-VEGF drug efdamrofusp alfa (IBI302) have shown it to be ‘non-inferior’ to Eylea (alibercept) in treating patients with neovascular age-related macular deg
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