A study led by the Singapore Eye Research Institute, comparing the quality of life (QoL) and symptomatology of neuropathic corneal pain (NCP) and dry eye disease (DED), found NCP was more debilitating
More than 2,100 votes were cast for this year’s ODMA Awards, designed to recognise both industry suppliers and independent practices. The number of votes surpassed all ODMA’s expectations, said ODMA CEO Amanda Trotman, and shows the industry is in good hands. “This truly is a programme offered by th
The first patient has been dosed in the phase 1/2a clinical trial of OpCT-001, the first induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSCs)-derived investigational cell therapy for primary photoreceptor diseases including retinitis pigmentosa and cone-rod dystrophy.
Woodys Eyewear’s summer collection sets wearers up for a quality summer. Modern and bold design Uma brings volumes and milling, both on the front and on the temples, which also feature Woodys’ wooden inlays. Made from premium Italian acetate, Uma comes with German five-axis hinges assuring quality a
This season, Lacoste Eyewear reimagines The Line concept with a sleek navigator frame. Worn by French tennis prodigy Arthur Fils (pictured), this lightweight metal style features refined ribbon detailing, a signature green enamelled line and an iconic logo plaque. Available in four metal tones.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the verge of reshaping contact lens (CL) practices, being incorporated into tools that enhance fitting accuracy, streamline workflows and personalise treatment, acco
Intensive outdoor time increased choroidal thickness in school children in Japan in just one week, a study found. Examining the effect of short-term intense outdoor activities (average of 6.15
Designed by Caroline Abram, Kiko’s octagonal shape frames the face with graphic lines and surprising volumes to create perfect balance. Meticulously crafted, Kiko ensures that even those with heavier prescriptions can enjoy oversized glasses with a touch of lightness. Available as optical and sun.
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and the New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO) are pressing on to improve accessibility to eyecare with a hui held recently on the future of cataract post-op care.
Brazil’s Sidney de Carvalho Mesquita holds the world record title for the male with the farthest eyeball pop.
Despite failing its phase 3 primary endpoint, ST-100 (vezocolmitide) ophthalmic solution for the treatment of dry eye disease (DED) maintained other findings that validate its promise and effectivenes
A new study from Peking University in Beijing, China, has found diversified segmental defocus optimisation (DSDO) spectacles delayed myopia onset and could be considered another option for slowing ear
