The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and Stem Cells Australia have jointly issued a patient information leaflet for people considering stem cell treatments for eye conditions. Stem Cells for Eyesight provides patients with information about stem cell treatments
A young ophthalmologist, Dr Ashik Mohamed, was chosen from a pool 300,000 potential candidates as one of 11 University of New South Wales’ (UNSW) outstanding alumni at the university’s 2018 Alumni
Switching mice destined to develop glaucoma to a low carbohydrate, high fat diet protects the cells of the retina and their connections to the brain from degeneration, according to research published in the Journal of Neuroscience. The study adds to others that have found this type of diet to have n
Ophthalmologist Dr Ashish Agar’s commitment to mentoring and supporting rural medical students has been recognised through the RAMUS Mentor of the Year Award for 2017.RAMUS, the Rural Australia
A new study presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) in Hawai’i, indicates that commercially-available light bulbs may contribute to myopia, while a new source of
Results of a recent study show that citral, a lemon-tasting oil used in foods, slows the development of myopia in guinea pigs.Presenting the results of their study at the Association for Research in
Health technology company RightEye has unveiled its new EyeQ trainer, a computer-based vision rehabilitation programme which gives optometrists a tool their patients can use at home to rehabilitate
A new code of conduct provides a new principles-based approach to responsible research and will help safeguard the quality and integrity of Australian research. The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, 2018 (the 2018 Code) and Guide to Managing Potential Breaches of the Australi
Three-dimensional (3D) printing in healthcare could be as disruptive to the healthcare sector as the Internet has been to the retail sector and will become a standard part of the healthcare portfolio,
University of Michigan researchers have discovered that a boost of electrical activity in the eye’s mucous membranes may lead to new treatments for dry eye.Dr Donald Puro studied the bioelectrical
New wireless eye-tracking technology integrated into a standard pair of glasses, has been shown to significantly improve augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) experiences and may soon be used
Of the 51,778 people admitted to hospital for eye injuries in Australia over a five-year period, the most common causes were falls (35%) and assaults (23). Two thirds of the patients were male.