Orthoptics Australia (OA) is hosting a virtual weekend of learning, Connected as far as the eye can see, from 14-15 November 2020. The two-day event will cover a wide range of topics including vision screening, low vision, the impact of Covid-19, stroke and neuro-ophthalmology, paediatrics and strab
Selected from more than 200 entries, eye care technology social enterprise oDocs Eye Care is one of eight finalists in the Spark 5G Starter Fund challenge.The aim of Spark 5G Starter Fund is to
Invercargill-based ophthalmologist Dr Nic Johnston recorded a Kiwi first in the last lockdown, becoming the first eye care professional to be trained and supported remotely through a single list of 12 patients waiting for dual cataract and glaucoma-control surgery.
Bausch Health’s global eye health division, Bausch and Lomb, has signed an exclusive license to develop Brien Holden Vision Institute’s (BHVI) myopia control contact lens design. “We are excited to
Researchers have found what may be a direct link between the diameter of retinal veins and the severity of Covid-19, suggesting measuring retinal veins could form an important part of diagnosis and
Researchers from City, University of London have reported strong adherence and high accuracy for their home glaucoma monitoring test, adding to a growing body of evidence suggesting the future of
A 12-year study has shown early onset myopia is strongly associated with high myopia risk in adulthood and delaying onset substantially reduces the risks, supporting the need for prompt myopia
Characterised by visual hallucinations secondary to sight loss, Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) is typically associated with elderly patients, given age is a risk factor for several sight-threatening
British TV personality Amar Latif is the first blind contestant in the UK’s 2020 Celebrity Masterchef. Born in 1974, Latif was diagnosed early with retinitis pigmentosa and had lost 95% of his vision
Researchers from Duke University in North Carolina have showed that glaucoma suspects with a history of anxiety were more likely to develop glaucoma.
Hungarian scientists have developed a new, dynamic random dot stereotest for amblyopia screening which outperformed the ‘gold standard’ stereotests. The University of Pécs’ Euvision Tab screening
A European research collaboration has developed the first smart contact lens with an integrated artificial iris that can automatically set optimal pupil size for focus and depth of field.
