Sight is New Zealand’s most valued sense
Almost nine in 10 Kiwis say sight is their most valued sense, yet, regular eye exams are often neglected and investment in services remains inadequate
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Ophthalmology News
Olo, olo, olo – a new colour!
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have discovered a way to make the human eye perceive a completely new colour, ‘olo’, a vivid blue-green never seen in nature. The technique provi
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TFOS DEWS III results out now
The Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society's (TFOS') anticipated third report is out now
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Stable myopia prevalence in NZ
A study found the prevalence of myopia in the New Zealand population of 25 to 44-year-olds remained stable from 2001 to 2023, at approximately 22% overall (with a prevalence of around 25% in females and 18% in males).
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Trial examines presbyopia drop Vuity
New trial unveiled to examine Vuity eye drops’ (pilocarpine 1.25%) broader pharmacological effects
Lesley Springall3 min read
Moorfields spin-out dedicated to eyecare AI
Moorfields Eye Hospital, the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Topcon Healthcare have launched a medical technology company, Cascader Ltd, which aims to transform the detection and management of eye
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NZ’s first national eye health survey underway
Auckland Uni has unveiled a trio of surveys to help reveal the extent and nature of some of NZ's eyecare needs
Drew Jones5 min read
UK parents confused about kids’ eye health
Nearly one in 10 parents or carers (9%) only take their child for their first visit to the optometrist if an eye health or vision issue arises, new UK research found. The report, commissioned
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New myopia-control option advancing
US biopharmaceutical company iVeena has submitted an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its IVMED-85 eye drop for the treatment of paediatric m
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Infrared CLs give wearers ‘super vision’
Converting infrared light into visible light, scientists have created contact lenses (CLs) enabling infrared vision in both humans and mice. Unlike infrared night-vision goggles, the CLs, desc
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RLRL safe and effective in multi-ethnic children
Three-month interim results from a study led by the National Vision Research Institute, Australian College of Optometry, found repeated low-level red-light (RLRL) therapy effective and safe in control
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Kiwi optoms step closer to YAG laser accreditation
Two EI optometrists are progressing through the accreditation programme for performing YAG laser capsulotomies.
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