A Chinese study has found age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients had different gut flora to those of healthy controls, suggesting intestinal microbiota might serve as potential AMD treatment targets and non-invasive indicators for clinical diagnosis.
Supporting research into the eye and its connection to the brain and body, the newly established Vision Research Foundation (VRF) is on a mission to transform health in New Zealand. The charity’s
American actor Henry Winkler, perhaps best known as Arthur ‘Fonzie’ Fonzarelli in the American 1970s and ’80s sitcom Happy Days, is partnering with pharmaceutical company Apellis to raise awareness of
Researchers in Italy are developing a liquid artificial retina – an injectable suspension of photosensitive nanoparticles to replace damaged photoreceptors in dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients.
Finally, a textbook that references low vision in the 21st century! While not forgetting the theoretical aspects, the text provides a functional and practical guide, suitable for students or the experienced practitioner who occasionally encounters a low-vision patient in need of help and support.
With 45% of intimate partner violence (IPV) resulting in ocular injuries and women being 1.5 times more likely to be victims, Australian researchers are urging ophthalmologists to be vigilant when it comes to female patients with ocular trauma.
New Zealand’s Toku Eyes, a developer of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered diagnostic and screening tools for retinal imaging, announced Topcon Healthcare and National Vision have invested US$8 million (NZ$13.1m) in the company.
CooperVision has shared the results of several studies, including one demonstrating its dual-focus MiSight 1-day contact lenses’ (CLs’) suitability for high myopia. Presenting at the 2023 British
Scientists at Khalifa University in the United Arab Emirates have developed a prototype pink-dyed contact lens to correct red-green colour blindness. Using advanced 3D printing technology and a
Technology infiltrates just about every part of our lives. While too much can have negative consequences, particularly on the eyes, tech also holds the power to transform how we work and play for the better. When it comes to your optometry business, the right technology can not only enhance your wor
Researchers in China have developed an atropine-eluting silicon-based contact lens (CL) for vision correction and myopia control.
The University of Auckland (UoA) has officially launched New Zealand’s first research centre dedicated to Pacific health and leadership. Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa (the Centre for Pacific and Global Health) is one of seven new transdisciplinary research centres at the university but the only one focusing
