Human eye webcam, anyone?
German researchers have developed a webcam that not only looks like a human eye but can realistically imitate its movement. "The goal of our project is not to develop a better design for cameras,
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Optimed unveils the Navilas
Showing the new Navilas navigated laser system for the first time in the Southern Hemisphere, Optimed’s Craig Norman said it’s so new, he had to borrow the one they had on show at RANZCO NZ 2021 from Wellington-based consultant ophthalmologist Dr James Leong, who’s the first in the region to use it.
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DFV takes on Eidon, Leica
In New Zealand and Australia, Designs for Vision (DFV) has taken over distribution and service for Centervue products following the company’s acquisition by iCare, a division of Finnish healthcare technology company Revenio, and Leica Microsystems.
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Trials advance for fewer injections
Intravitreal (IVT) reservoirs for the sustained treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular oedema (DMO), retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and uveitis have achieved promising results in several trials.
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WGC goes virtual
The 9th World Glaucoma Congress (WGC) will be held from 30 June to 3 July 2021 as a virtual conference hosted by the Japan Glaucoma Society (JGS).
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New POAG genes identified
A genome-wide association study of 34,179 primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) cases has identified 44 previously unreported risk loci for the condition.
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NZ’s BCLA ambassador
Internationally renowned dry eye and ocular surface researcher Professor Jennifer Craig from the University of Auckland has been named as one of the world’s first BCLA ambassadors.
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Drug-eluting CL shows promise for glaucoma
Mediprint Ophthalmics announced the successful completion of its first study using a drug-eluting contact lens (CL) to treat mild to moderate glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
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GNZ Symposium – new date
Glaucoma New Zealand’s (GNZ’s) annual symposium has been rescheduled for Sunday 16 May 2021 at Alexandra Park in Auckland.
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New: Ocular therapeutics evenings
The popular annual Ocular Therapeutics Conference has morphed into a series of four ocular therapeutics evenings (OTEs), with organisers promising an exciting range of practice-enhancing topics.
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Stars and their eyes… Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Lisa Barlow
US reality star Lisa Barlow ended up in hospital after a close call with nail glue, which she accidentally used instead of her eye drops.
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