New research suggests the global incidence of myopia will exceed 740 million cases by 2050, disproportionately impacting girls and East Asian populations. The findings revealed a gradual globa
Australian researchers found nicotine stimulation inhibited experimental myopia in an avian model. Writing in IOVS, University of Canberra researchers said they evaluated the stimulant’s impact
Optometry attendees can claim up to 14.24 CPD points at the Women in Vision conference in Queenstown from 28-30th November.
Researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University reported a robot 'guide dog' is in development to improve independence for the visually impaired and shore up demand for traditional guide dogs.
A novel eye drop of 2.6% EDTA ophthalmic solution (C-KAD, Livionex) showed significant and consistent improvement in visual quality and function in patients with early-stage cataract, according to US researchers.
The results of a Chinese study of myopic children with basic-type intermittent exotropia support the use of 0.01% atropine eye drops for slowing myopia progression without interfering with exotropia or binocular vision, said authors.
Pharmac is seeking feedback on a potential brand change of oral glaucoma medication acetazolamide 250mg
Expanding beyond Dunedin, Otago Vision Specialist is opening a new eye specialist clinic in Queenstown. Located in the city centre’s Queenstown Medical Centre, the clinic aims to provide comprehensive eyecare services to the Central Otago and Lakes regions.
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has invested in TECLens, a startup developing a non-incisional procedure leveraging crosslinking (CXL) technology to address keratoconus and correct refractive errors.
Adding to the body of research connecting dementia to vision loss, a recent US study suggests as many as 1 in 5 cases of dementia in the elderly could be attributed to vision impairment.
Responding to frustrations from practitioners and education providers, the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) has reviewed its CPD accreditation process and made changes to improve user experience and help facilitate compliance.
Researchers from University College London (UCL) and Moorfields Eye Hospital have identified biomarkers that may predict which glaucoma patients are at higher risk of continued vision loss, despite conventional treatment.