The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists’ (RANZCO) Māori and Pasifika Eye Health Committee (MPEHC) is holding a mentoring hui on 14 September to highlight the specialty to Māor
A far-sighted bunch of eyecare professionals (ECPs) are gearing up to launch a new global trail- and road-running festival in Nelson this December, which offers a special discount and prizes for Kiwi ECPs.
An Israeli study found adolescents with myopia had a higher prevalence of anxiety and mood disorders compared to those without, with prevalence increasing with myopia severity. Of the 891,501
A US study is tracking the health of prediabetic and diabetic patients, aiming to reveal early predictive markers for developing diabetic retinopathy (DR) and the risk of vision loss. A Universi
US researchers have identified a new potential therapeutic target for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – AKT2, an enzyme whose overexpression contributes to drusen formation. Writing
A UK population-based, prospective, cohort study found loneliness and social isolation are associated with a higher risk of glaucoma. Using UK Biobank data, researchers found loneliness increa
US-based Eyedaptic has launched the Eye6 smartglasses for patients with retinal diseases, with the company saying eyecare practices are regularly reporting six lines’ visual acuity improvement. The
The 2024 Lancet Commission’s report on dementia has added vision loss as a new modifiable risk factor for dementia, along with high cholesterol. Led by a team from the Division of Psychiatry, Universi
Initially scheduled to be available in June 2024, Aspen Pharmacare’s Eikance 0.01% atropine drops are now available to prescribers in New Zealand.
A study in China showed artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately identify myopia, strabismus and ptosis in children aged six to 12 years old from smartphone images.
oDocs Eye Care has launched a new app, Helios, to improve patient-specialist communication and information sharing.
The launch of the NZ branch of the Dry Eye Association was a well-attended public event, providing DED sufferers an opportunity to share their perspectives.