A systematic review and meta-analysis published in Ophthalmology found cataract surgery may be associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment and dementia. The review, including 24 artic
A research team from the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in Dublin, Ireland, found that certain types of exercise and physical activity result in transient reductions in intraocular pressure (IOP)
UK sports scientists found individuals with low visual sensitivity test (VST) scores had up to a 56% higher risk of developing dementia. Researchers from the School of Sport, Exercise and Healt
A daily intake of any chemical form of marigold lutein extracts for 15 days, significantly increased serum lutein concentrations to levels associated with a lower risk of age-related eye disease, a ne
Using a flickering-light experiment, researchers from Trinity College Dublin have discovered that the rate at which individuals perceive visual signals differs widely. Some perceive a rapidly changing
An international study on children with amblyopia, or ‘lazy eye’, challenges prevailing wisdom on the treatment of the disorder. Many countries use an extended period of glasses-wearing before patch
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Andrew Merlino has become Macular Degeneration New Zealand’s (MDNZ’s) new fundraising manager.
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AI won out against non-specialist doctors at eye assessment and providing suitable advice, a new study has found.
The Kiwi developers of WorkRex, an all-in-one customer engagement platform for independent optometry practices in Australia and New Zealand, have raised $220,000 from venture capital company Skalata to grow the business.
LINK: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/fullarticle/2817623