A three-year clinical trial of enteral supplementation with fatty acids in premature infants has demonstrated a lowering of the risk of severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) by 50%. Three
EviRed, a new artificial intelligence algorithm, is being ‘trained’ to predict the risk of diabetic retinopathy (DR) using modern imaging techniques. Professor Ramin Tadayoni at the University of
A study of 6,398 Covid-19-infected patients has shown that those with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) declined more rapidly, died at three times the rate of patients without AMD, and one in
Welcome to the first column from the New Zealand Optometry Student Society (NZOSS) executive for 2021. For those that don’t know us, we are a student body that acts as a professional platform to bridge the gap between current optometry students, experienced professionals and the eye care community a
Exonate has begun a 48-patient clinical trial of its EXN407 drops for diabetic macular oedema (DMO), hoping they will eventually supplant intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy injections.
Eyes Right Optical (ERO) has acquired Morel New Zealand, consolidating all the Morel brands in Australasia to make them easily available through one distributor in New Zealand.
Australian adults and parents of children with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) are being asked to contribute their views to a new research survey on emerging gene therapies.
Bernard Maitenaz, inventor of the Varilux progressive lens improving the lives of millions of presbyopes globally and redefining an entire industry, has passed away in his home city of Paris aged
Dr Kaliopy Matheos has joined the Eye Institute team in Auckland. A New Zealand-trained ophthalmologist, Dr Matheos was awarded the Arthur Thomas Paterson Scholarship from the University of Auckland
The Australian College of Optometry (ACO) has honed its education offerings to reflect the increasing opportunities for collaboration with ophthalmologists. Better collaboration, together with better training, results in more effective pathways and thus better patient care, said Dr Michelle Waugh, A
Ørgreen’s new capsule collection, Imaginary Lines, offers a modern take on classic shapes with a pop of fresh and vivid colours. The titanium collection includes seven models and is Ørgreen’s thinnest to date. The light and elegant Hemisphere is a perfect round frame, inspired by the imaginary lines
Lenovo has introduced new smart glasses, Think Reality A3, offering productivity boosting technology to enable smarter workers in businesses big and small. “The A3 is a next generation augmented