Risk factors affecting DED severity
According to the large Dry Eye Assessment and Management (DREAM) study, patients with facial rosacea and peripheral artery disease experience more severe dry eye disease symptoms.
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Inflammasome markers in dry eye disease
Dry eye disease (DED) is one of the most common yet undertreated ocular surface conditions. The Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society’s second Dry Eye Workshop (TFOS DEWS II) recognised DED as a multifactorial, self-perpetuating vicious circle characterised by tear film instability and hyperosmolarit
Dian Zhuang and Dr Stuti Misra3 min read
Myopia concerns over blue light-blocking glasses
Prominent Japanese eye health groups are urging caution over the use of blue-light-blocking glasses for children, arguing that a lack of exposure to sunlight increases the risk
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AMD – a disease spectrum?
A review of AMD data has led researchers to propose that it should be considered a disease spectrum due to its differing mechanisms and underlying causes. Co-authored by Melbourne’s Professor
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Curious eyes unite!
Australian startup Speckles, which produces fun patches for children with amblyopia, has launched a campaign to make the language around the condition more positive and reduce the stigma of
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Surgeons, nurses favour greener approach to surgery
In an online survey of cataract surgeons and nurses, 93% agreed that operating room (OR) waste is excessive, with 78% in favour of reusing OR supplies. Of the 1,300 surveyed, 90% agreed that profit,
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nAMD Barometer survey begins
A coalition that includes the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and Bayer is launching a multi-country patient and clinician survey to evaluate the delivery of care for
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Door-knock study uncovers unmet needs
Auckland University researchers have conducted a pilot eye health survey and community eye exams in east-central Auckland, uncovering significant unmet need and serious eye disorders, including retinal tears and severe cataracts.
Susanne Bradley2 min read
Ophthalmic nurses banding together to be heard
New Zealand’s ophthalmic nurses are being encouraged to ‘get a seat at the table’ by being part of the new International Ophthalmic Nursing Association (IONA).
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Statins linked to glaucoma
The Centre for Eye Research Australia has found that long-term use of the statin rosuvastatin was associated with a higher risk of glaucoma onset.
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Novel DED drops inch closer
Allegro Ophthalmics, a privately held US biopharmaceutical company, has announced that all primary and secondary endpoints of a 64-eye vehicle-controlled study of ALG-1007 topical eye drop in patients with dry eye disease (DED) were met.
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Optometrists’ input wanted for pigmented eye lesions study
Kiwi optometrists are being invited to participate in a nationwide year-long prospective study on suspicious pigmented eye lesions.
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