Hoya and Haag-Streit tackle myopia
Ophthalmic lens manufacturer Hoya Vision Care has partnered with ophthalmic device and instrument manufacturer Haag-Streit to address the global rise of myopia in children.
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Mandatory jabs for ECPs
The government’s stipulation that anyone providing a health service in close contact with the public be fully vaccinated is being welcomed by eyecare professionals as another step to control the virus, protect colleagues, their families and the wider community, and return to some semblance of busine
Lesley Springall5 min read
Global optometry survey launched
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) plans to canvas optometrists across the globe to obtain a snapshot of their education status, local legislative factors, scope and practice restrictions.
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Obituary: Dr Bill Taylor FRCS 13th May 1938 - 5th September 2021
Dr William (Bill) Taylor passed away on 5 September 2021 at the age of 83 after suffering from ill-health for a few years.
Associate Professor Bruce Hadden4 min read
Down south highlight for eye health
On 14 October, World Sight Day was marked across the world with celebrations kicking off from Aotearoa’s southernmost tip in Bluff at the Land’s End Boutique Hotel.
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Getting behind World Sight Day
As part of this year’s World Sight Day #LoveYourEyes campaign, sight tests were carried out at some of the world’s most famous sights including Mount Everest, Tower Bridge in London, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City and Mount Kilimanjaro. The success of this year’s event was unparalleled, said P
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DED nasal spray secures FDA approval
Oyster Point Pharma has received US FDA approval for Tyrvaya (varenicline) nasal spray for dry eye disease (DED). "The approval of Tyrvaya nasal spray marks a milestone for patients and eyecare
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New gene therapy possibility for DR, glaucoma
A US study has found that an enzyme, genetically reactivated, showed promise for preventing vision loss from serious retinal injury, including optic nerve damage, and from retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy (DR) and glaucoma by protecting retinal ganglion cells.
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Researchers patent new corneal injury repair technique
Researchers at the University of Bradford, UK, have applied for a patent for a new technique that they say will effectively enable the body to ‘grow’ a new cornea to restore sight to patients blinded due to corneal injury.
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J&J’s push for eyecare equity
Johnson & Johnson has partnered with the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) to close the gap on eye health for Aboriginal communities. The partnership will support AHCWA’s Eye
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Tick-borne vision issues
US researchers have discovered that peripapillary ischaemia around the optic nerve — especially in children or adults under 60 — is associated with tick-borne infections, including Lyme disease.
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VR eases MRI experience
Researchers from King’s College London have created a novel interactive virtual reality (VR) experience for patients undergoing a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, making it less challenging for children, people with cognitive difficulties and those who suffer from claustrophobia or anxiety.
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