The Blind Foundation is committed to providing the right support at the right time for Kiwis’ experiencing sight loss. This has been a key driver of the transformation journey that we have embarked on over the past 18-months.
Biologists at Johns Hopkins University grew human retinas from scratch to determine how cells that allow people to see in colour are made.The work, set for publication in the journal Science, lays the
Researchers say exposure to cadmium (but not lead) and smoking have been associated with increased risk for contrast sensitivity (CS) impairment in the 10-year follow-up period in a cohort of
A derivative of turmeric could be used to treat the early stages of glaucoma, according to a study led by University College London (UCL) and Imperial College London (Imperial) researchers, who say
The term allergy is defined by the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology as “a chronic condition involving an abnormal reaction to an ordinarily harmless substance called an allergen.”
Australia has effectively approved a new class of treatment for Evaporative Dry Eye (EDE), NovaTears, on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). The solution is free from preservatives, water and
Zeiss is celebrating two new milestones in refractive technology, with 1.5 million SMILE laser vision corrections worldwide and the production of its 1000th VisuMax femtosecond laser. “We are delighted that doctors worldwide have applied the minimally invasive laser correction procedure over 1.5 mi
SyncThink, known for making FDA-approved eye-tracking virtual reality (VR) technology EyeSync which can be used to help diagnose concussion, says it is now helping athletes reach the top of their game by improving their dynamic vision, a key characteristic of high performance sport. Releasing expan
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) is reviewing its training in Australia and New Zealand and calling for input from its members. Three main training aspects are under the microscope, it said.
The first of a new generation of intraocular lenses (IOLs), which accommodate with the eye’s muscle movements, has been implanted in a patient by Auckland Eye as part of a multi-centre trial.
Dunedin-based oDocs Eye Care has signed its first international partnership with Riyadh’s King Saud University, the biggest medical university in the Arab world.
New smart specs for seniors, to help them get around and contact family members, have been developed by California-based company IngenioSpec.
