Snap recently released the new version of Spectacles, its (more-or-less) hands-free camera, with new features for taking photos and better water resistance. This version aims to solve problems and add functionality following the less-than-spectacular launch of the first version, which users found un
Researchers in Japan have developed what they say is the world’s smallest and lightest wireless optical neural stimulator. Optogenetics uses light to change neural behaviour by activating certain proteins in the brain to change brain patterns. The new 1mm3, 2.3mg device is orders of magnitude smalle
US-based E-Vision Smart Optics unveiled a prototype version of its electronic contact lens system to demonstrate the lenses’ ability to electronically change diopters in real time to prospective licensing partners. The lenses work by sandwiching two layers of liquid crystal between three thin layers
California Institute of Technology researchers have developed a contact lens which may help diabetics’ sight by providing more light to the eye’s rod cells in dark conditions. Rod cells help humans see in low light but consume more oxygen in dark conditions. Because damage to the retina begins with
FocalView, a new app from Novartis, uses patients’ self-recorded measurements to help researchers track disease progression in clinical trials. Created with Apple’s ResearchKit, the app aims to reduce barriers to trial participation and give researchers access to more real-world, patient-reported da
A review of eight studies by the Cochrane Review Group found limited evidence that glasses designed for computer use improve eye strain or headaches. “Progressive computer glasses might be slightly better than progressive glasses for daily use in the short-term but not in the intermediate-term, and
A new tool to help practitioners and advertisers understand their obligations about using testimonials and reviews to advertise regulated health services in Australia is now available. The testimonials tool is the latest in a series of resources and support materials developed by the Australian Hea
The New Zealand Health and Disability Commission (HDC) has released a report finding the Southern District Health Board (DHB) breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights, when a man suffered irreversible vision loss after the DHB’s ophthalmology service failed to arrange ti
The International Orthoptic Association (IOA) is the global voice of the orthoptic profession and is made up of 15 national professional organisations and six associate organisations. The IOA World Orthoptic Day aims to boost the visibility of the orthoptic profession and promote the activities of o
Long-serving Volunteer Ophthalmic Services Overseas (VOSO) board member, optometrist Michael Brown is retiring from the board, while Drs Jesse Gale and Hussain Patel have cemented their commitment to helping those less able in the Pacific by becoming trustees.
Medical retina specialist Dr Dianne Sharp and the Ophthalmic Instrument Company (OIC) are hosting a special Roland Consult Electrophysiology Users Meeting at the Greenlane Clinical Centre on 13 May, the Sunday after the RANZCO NZ 2018 conference in Auckland.
Auckland ophthalmologist Dr Trevor Gray has opened Re.Vision, a new sub-specialist surgery in Mt. Wellington, Auckland offering anterior segment surgery to those who can pay and the beginnings of a sustainable model for those who fall between the public and private sector’s eye health services.
