Chinese researchers found Europeans genetically predisposed to getting up easily in the morning and having poor sleep duration had a higher risk of developing primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).
More than a third of patients treated with steroid, carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drops achieved closure of full-thickness macular holes, said authors of a US
TheiaNova's novel, patented eye-drop for treatment of keratoconus won it a finalist place at the prestigious Eyecelerator Winning Pitch Challenge.
In a multinational survey of patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), 90% indicated they were likely or very likely to take up gene therapy if it was available to them. Led by the University
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The Blink range of eye and contact lens drops is now available from Bausch + Lomb (B+L) after the global eye health company completed the product line’s acquisition from Johnson & Johnson Vision.
A pair of reading glasses increases the earning power in low-income communities by 33%, new research revealed.
The annual Excellence in Ophthalmology and Vision Research awards celebrated emerging stars in ophthalmology and research.
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The highly anticipated launch of preservative-free eye drops marked a promising advance in treatment for Glaucoma patients
The Association of Dispensing Opticians New Zealand (ADONZ) welcomes all dispensing opticians to its annual conference in Wellington this year, from 20-21 September.