The impact of disease on the ocular surface is often assessed clinically by checking for fluorescein staining of the corneal epithelium, to highlight areas of damage secondary to trauma, infection or desiccation. In dry eye disease, corneal staining is typically superficial, punctate and located inf
Canada’s Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) has dedicated its 79th issue of Contact Lens Update to the effects of cosmetics and cosmetic treatments on the eye. Discussing the cosmetic
Vitamin D supplementation could be an adjuvant treatment to alleviate the signs and symptoms of dry eye, a new study found.
A meta-analysis by researchers in China found individuals with dry eye disease (DED) had worse sleep quality and a higher risk of unhealthy sleep duration compared with healthy individuals.
The Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society Lifestyle Workshop emphasised the need to identify modifiable risk factors to develop effective prevention strategies for dry eye disease (DED)1. Among these f
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists’ (RANZCO) Māori and Pasifika Eye Health Committee (MPEHC) is holding a mentoring hui on 14 September to highlight the specialty to Māor
A far-sighted bunch of eyecare professionals (ECPs) are gearing up to launch a new global trail- and road-running festival in Nelson this December, which offers a special discount and prizes for Kiwi ECPs.
An Israeli study found adolescents with myopia had a higher prevalence of anxiety and mood disorders compared to those without, with prevalence increasing with myopia severity. Of the 891,501
A US study is tracking the health of prediabetic and diabetic patients, aiming to reveal early predictive markers for developing diabetic retinopathy (DR) and the risk of vision loss. A Universi
US researchers have identified a new potential therapeutic target for dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – AKT2, an enzyme whose overexpression contributes to drusen formation. Writing
A UK population-based, prospective, cohort study found loneliness and social isolation are associated with a higher risk of glaucoma. Using UK Biobank data, researchers found loneliness increa
US-based Eyedaptic has launched the Eye6 smartglasses for patients with retinal diseases, with the company saying eyecare practices are regularly reporting six lines’ visual acuity improvement. The
