An undercover investigation by UK magazine Which? revealed one in four pairs of glasses purchased online failed experts’ tests, posing potential safety risks. Glasses typically
Measurement of tear film breakup time is commonly used to assess tear film stability, which is important in diagnosing and monitoring dry eye disease (DED). Although sodium fluorescein instillation is
The Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study is a large longitudinal study investigating human health, development, ageing and behaviour, based on a population-representative cohort born
Some of the most convincing evidence to date to support the effectiveness of intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy for meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) has recently been established from Ally Xue’s PhD
Following the completion of their optometry honours research project on castor oil as a topical blepharitis treatment, University of Auckland now-graduated students Marna Claassen, Alice Jackson and
A Harvard Medical School Schepens Eye Research Institute study has found there’s no benefit to yellow lenses for night driving and they may actually hinder driver reaction times.Published in Jama
Transitions Optical has partnered with Facebook to create an augmented reality try-on experience using the Facebook camera. “With the variety of colour and mirror options available to try on, eyecare
Rodenstock: The revolutionary DNEye, Xtra CleanAiming to revolutionise the way lenses are made, Rodenstock unveiled its new DNEye Scanner 2, which can personalise each and every lens to a patient’s
Since completing her work as vice-chair of TFOS DEWS II and initiating a plethora of significant research at home and in collaboration with several overseas institutions through the Ocular Surface
The jungles of Borneo are the destination for next year’s specialist study trip by Jon Baines Tours, which provides eye-related education amid exotic travel experiences.Home to at least 26 indigenous
Validated questionnaires are routinely used to screen for symptoms of dry eye disease prior to the clinical evaluation of ocular surface and tear film parameters. The recent TFOS DEWS II Diagnostic
