CL for dry eye?
Researchers at Pittsburgh University have developed a new contact lens (CL) specifically designed to relieve dry eye syndrome. The CyteSolutions lens, a silicone-hydrogel-based CL, coated with
Staff reporters1 min read
Dry Eye
Glaucoma red flags, AI and more
Four Points by Sheraton was full to capacity with Auckland optometrists braving torrential rain to pick up clinical tips and enjoy a delicious selection of food and drinks while catching up with colleagues at the latest Eye Institute seminar.
Susanne Bradley5 min read
OIC new E-Swin distributor
Ophthalmic Instrument Company (OIC) has become the New Zealand distributor for E-Swin’s eyecare range, including intense regulated pulsed light instruments for treatment of dry eye.
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Inspiring co-management with Re:Vision
Re:Vision held its first ever co-management optometry conference at its purpose-built clinic in Mount Wellington, Auckland. Morning breakfast bites were served with a healthy side of conversation and lots of coffee, dispensed in Re:Vision reusable coffee cups.
Ella Ewens6 min read
Specialty CL research review
Grant Watters presents his review of some of the latest eye research in the field of speciality contact lenses, focusing on ortho-k, scleral CLS for ocular surface disease and piggyback and hybrid CL systems.
Grant Watters6 min read
Optic disc drusen and pseudo-papilloedema
It is a common scenario that potentially swollen optic discs are detected on routine eye examination for another purpose. Clearly, if someone presents with headaches and visual disturbance, then any potentially swollen discs need urgent assessment because papilloedema can be due to life-threatening
Dr Jesse Gale9 min read
Omega-3 for DED?
Last year’s Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM) Research Group study finding that omega-3 supplements were no better than an olive oil placebo for moderate to severe dry eye disease (DED)
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AM for severe dry eye?
Despite different underlying pathogenic processes, inflammation is a common denominator in dry eye disease (DED), which in turn promotes further damage to the corneal epithelium and its underlying
Dr Rasha Altaie2 min read
OSL: A dry eye assessment algorithm
The global consensus TFOS DEWS II dry eye diagnostic test battery was developed to help provide guidance on the key outcome measures for the diagnosis and monitoring of dry eye disease in epidemiology
Dr Michael Wang, Dr Ally Xue and A/Prof Jennifer Craig2 min read
Opinion: When steroids are not the answer
Here’s the thing many people don’t realise - dry eye is almost universally evaporative regardless of its cause. Even the rare aqueous deficient dry eye (eg. Sjögren's syndrome) has an evaporative
Dr Simon Dean5 min read
Dry eye in practice - does it work?
I set up a new independent optometry practice earlier this year. I knew that it wasn’t going to be easy, but I was confident my clinical experience, business education and management experience as a
Ryan Mahmoud5 min read
OSL: LWE trumps corneal staining for DED
Ocular surface staining is an indicator of epithelial compromise and forms part of the global consensus TFOS DEWS II dry eye diagnostic criteria. Corneal staining has traditionally been regarded as a
Dr Michael Wang, Dr Simon Dean, Dr Ally Xue and A/Prof Jennifer Craig2 min read