A study of violet- and blue-light filtering (VLF and BLF, respectively) chromophores in intraocular lens (IOL) implants has concluded that VLFs block the harmful light that contributes to reactive
A study to rank the efficacy of latanoprostene bunod (Vyzulta), a prostaglandin analogue (PGA), against commonly used medications to lower raised intraocular pressure (IOP) has found it to be
Researchers at Loughborough University, UK, are developing a new device for the early detection and diagnosis of keratoconus. Funded by the Keratoconus Self-Help and Support Association (KC Group) and
A UK study has revealed a close link between proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease and age-related sight loss, paving the way for treatments for patients with deteriorating vision. Amyloid
Though there was no equipment on show (as mandated under alert level two), Optimed’s Craig Norman had brochures galore to help him discuss the new Mediworks dry eye diagnostic system, which had been scheduled for its first public unveiling in New Zealand at the CCLS conference.
The world’s first international eye lymphoma registry will record data from patients suffering from the rare cancer to allow statistical analysis of different treatment strategies.
For the past few years Johnson & Johnson’s focus has been on existing contact lens wearers, said J&J Vision’s Alisha Walker, but a new app called MyAcuvue being rolled out worldwide is extending that focus to new wearers.
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has issued a position statement highlighting the vital role many registered health practitioners will play in the Covid-19 vaccination
The Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board (ODOB) has joined the New Zealand Association of Optometrists’ call for optometrists to be included in the government’s early vaccination Group 2,
Zeiss has launched CT Lucia 621P/PY, a new-generation aspheric monofocal c-loop intraocular lens (IOL) within its hydrophobic portfolio.
AuraFlex Plus is the latest addition to the AuraFlex’s range of memory flexible eyewear. The collection features architectural forms constructed from titanium with beta titanium temples for
Specsavers has welcomed its newest cohort of 120 graduate optometrists across Australia and New Zealand (16) in a first-ever hybrid (face-to-face and virtual) graduate induction event.