The sound of science
RANZCO’s Women in Ophthalmology has issued a new podcast series, 10 minutes of Science, featuring women ophthalmologists discussing an article of their choosing in their respective specialist
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Ophthalmology News
TV shows to tackle amblyopia
Digital therapeutics company Luminopia has received the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) De Novo premarket approval for Luminopia One, which uses TV shows to improve vision in children with
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GPs screen for DR with oDocs’ Nun
A GP screening diabetic patients using oDocs Eye Care’s Nun ophthalmoscope diagnosed diabetic retinopathy (DR) with 90% sensitivity and diabetic macular oedema (DMO) with 20% sensitivity. Led by Dr
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MIGS devices and endophthalmitis
A US study has found that the prevalence of endophthalmitis following minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) is similar to the reported incidences of endophthalmitis after other incisional
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YAG laser for optoms proposed
Following a successful pilot study, the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) has released a consultation document for a new specialist optometrist scope of practice to allow hospital-based optometrists to perform ophthalmic laser surgery. Specifically, the specialist scope of practice
Lesley Springall4 min read
FDA-approved OptiLight unveiled
Lumenis showcased its new OptiLight technology for the treatment of dry eye disease (DED) to the Australian and New Zealand market at a recent virtual event, sharing insights into its application for clinics and their patients.
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Emerald eyes – nobody buys
Two pairs of extraordinary spectacles with diamond and emerald lenses, once owned by an unknown Mughal prince in South Asia, failed to find a buyer at Sotheby’s October 2021 auction.
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Ups and downs, writes and wrongs
Over the years I've found that writing about the informal aspects of being a part- or full-time 'Blindy' is an odd way to pass the time. It often presents 'challenges' (what we used to call 'problems').
Trevor Plumbly5 min read
NSW practices welcome the unvaccinated
Optometry practices in New South Wales (NSW) are no longer required to check the Covid-19 vaccination status of staff or patients. The restrictions were lifted on 16 November 2021, with the state
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First homegrown AACG demographic study
A New Zealand first-population-based acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) study found age, female gender and Caucasian ethnicity to be important demographic parameters of AACG. The study was led by Auckland University medical student Blair Lowry, supported by his 2019 Glaucoma New Zealand (GNZ) Gordo
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Oaks study: hope for GA
Intravitreal pegcetacoplan (Empaveli), met its primary endpoints in one of two phase-3 studies for the treatment of geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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CLs better with mask wear
A new study confirmed that contact lenses (CLs) offer a better experience than spectacles when paired with face masks, likely improving adherence to mask use. The study, conducted
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