Patients who have the Hydrus microstent inserted are significantly less likely to undergo secondary incisional surgery and over 70% remain free of medications three years after receiving the device,
Watchful waiting is a reasonable approach for patients with diabetic macular oedema (DME) who still have good vision, the US National Eye Institute (NEI) said. A large clinical trial, funded by the
538 million people with vision impairment from uncorrected myopia cost the global economy US$244 billion in lost productivity in 2015, according to a study co-authored by the Brien Holden Vision
Adhering to the Dutch Crosslinking for Keratoconus (DUCK) score may prevent unnecessary treatments, reduce exposure to treatment risks, and improve the cost effectiveness of crosslinking without
Daily disposable contact lenses (CLs) cause less damage to the ocular surface and less inflamation than other CL options, university researchers in Turkey have found. “The use of soft contact lenses
This week, 13-19 May, is Myopia Awareness Week, a collaborative initiative of the World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI) in Sydney. The aim of the week is to inspire
US-based company Neurolens has released the first prescription lens which adds a contoured prism to relieve headaches and neck and shoulder pain. Years of research uncovered a surprising link between the eyes and the brain, said the company in a statement. “Researchers discovered that a majority of
A new study has shown eating eggs could significantly reduce the risk of developing late-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Concerns are being raised that the Therapeutic Products Bill, currently going through Parliament, may result in an unintended step back for New Zealand optometrists’ hard-won rights to prescribe eye-related therapeutics directly for patients.
Even in a good health system, children with cataracts sometimes miss out on optimal care, says Auckland University researcher Dr Lisa Hamm.
Older patients with vision loss who were hospitalised for common disorders were often not identified as requiring special attention affecting outcomes, resource use and costs, reveals a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
The University of Auckland’s 2019 Excellence in Ophthalmology and Vision Research awards evening was planned as a special night marking 20 years since the awards began and the rise and rise of ophthalmology and vision research in New Zealand.
