Fits like a… tonometer
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a glove patients can use at home to accurately monitor intraocular pressures (IOP).
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Anti-SANS sleep bag developed
A ‘sleeping bag’ to help astronauts combat space-associated neuro-ocular syndrome (SANS) has been shown to reduce choroid engorgement in simulated microgravity.
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‘Reinventing’ refraction
Entering a new digital era of refraction, OPSM is rolling out Essilor’s latest eyecare technology, Clarifye, offering patients a fully digital experience.
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Robot eye surgeon
A study by the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the UK has demonstrated the safety of robot-assisted subretinal drug delivery.
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Presbyopia cream – trial begins
Glaukos announced it has enrolled its first patient for phase 2 trials of GLK-302, a pilocarpine-based cream applied to the outer eyelid to treat presbyopia. Glaukos said it expects to enrol 120
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Glowing nanoparticle confirms drug delivery
A team from US-based Johns Hopkins University have developed a colour-coded test that quickly signals whether therapeutic nanoparticles (NPs) have delivered their cargo into target cells, in the fight
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DED drop study success
Aerie Pharmaceuticals announced significant increases in tear production in the phase 2b study of its dry-eye disease (DED) drops AR-15512, which it says also create a cooling sensation on the
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Bionic eye success
An 88-year-old geographic atrophy (GA) patient has been able to detect signals in her blind left eye using a new bionic implant inserted with a revolutionary operation, according to Moorfields Eye
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GNZ ups the ante
Glaucoma New Zealand (GNZ) is kicking off 2022 with a flurry of activities, including the launch of new digital channels, a website and a public awareness campaign focusing on eye health education and research.
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GNZ: Facing the challenge
There is no doubt 2021 was an unusual year. We have come to realise that Covid-19 will be part of our landscape for the foreseeable future. While this hinders eyecare providers, for patients with glaucoma the challenges are threefold.
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Contactless home IOP monitor
Israeli startup Ophthalmic Sciences has developed a virtual-reality-like headset to contactlessly measure intraocular pressure (IOP).
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Auckland Eye strengthens paediatrics team
Paediatrics and genetics specialist Dr Sarah Hull has joined the team at Auckland Eye.
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