Researchers in Japan have developed what they say is the world’s smallest and lightest wireless optical neural stimulator. Optogenetics uses light to change neural behaviour by activating certain proteins in the brain to change brain patterns. The new 1mm3, 2.3mg device is orders of magnitude smalle
US-based E-Vision Smart Optics unveiled a prototype version of its electronic contact lens system to demonstrate the lenses’ ability to electronically change diopters in real time to prospective licensing partners. The lenses work by sandwiching two layers of liquid crystal between three thin layers
California Institute of Technology researchers have developed a contact lens which may help diabetics’ sight by providing more light to the eye’s rod cells in dark conditions. Rod cells help humans see in low light but consume more oxygen in dark conditions. Because damage to the retina begins with
FocalView, a new app from Novartis, uses patients’ self-recorded measurements to help researchers track disease progression in clinical trials. Created with Apple’s ResearchKit, the app aims to reduce barriers to trial participation and give researchers access to more real-world, patient-reported da
A review of eight studies by the Cochrane Review Group found limited evidence that glasses designed for computer use improve eye strain or headaches. “Progressive computer glasses might be slightly better than progressive glasses for daily use in the short-term but not in the intermediate-term, and
Software developer Greg Wood is joining Best Practice Software’s management team based in Hamilton. Wood will oversee delivery operations in New Zealand and will be a member of the company’s global
A new tool to help practitioners and advertisers understand their obligations about using testimonials and reviews to advertise regulated health services in Australia is now available. The testimonials tool is the latest in a series of resources and support materials developed by the Australian Hea
The International Orthoptic Association (IOA) is the global voice of the orthoptic profession and is made up of 15 national professional organisations and six associate organisations. The IOA World Orthoptic Day aims to boost the visibility of the orthoptic profession and promote the activities of o
US vision care company, VSP Global has launched new frames, with activity-tracking technology embedded inside the temples that’s designed to get you fit and provide a bit of charity at the same time.
Long-serving Volunteer Ophthalmic Services Overseas (VOSO) board member, optometrist Michael Brown is retiring from the board, while Drs Jesse Gale and Hussain Patel have cemented their commitment to helping those less able in the Pacific by becoming trustees.
Vision Expo East at the Javits Centre New York in March, wrapped up its 32nd show reporting it once again had earned a ‘top show’ plaudit from the Trade Show News Network (TSNN). With a total of 715 exhibitors, including 190 new to the show, and more than over 16,000 visitors, organisers said it was
In rural Taranaki, on a dairy farm that looks just like any other, there is a boy playing with his dad’s tractor. Just four years old, he marvels at the giant wheels and squeals with delight when the engine starts. It’s a scene endemic to rural New Zealand, but this particular little lad, Lucas Kise
