US researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have mapped the 3D organisation of genetic material of key developmental stages of human retinal formation, using intricate models of a retina grown in the lab.
From up close, Auckland’s Sky Tower appears short and stumpy but from far away it seems tall and thin, which has prompted visual perception researchers from the University of Auckland to investigate.
Dispensing optician Donald Crichton has launched frames distribution company Albion Optical to bring research-based paediatric eyewear brand Star Fit by Lazer Junior to Aotearoa.
A survey by Massey University's Shore and Whāriki Research Centre has shown the majority of medicinal cannabis users are resorting to unconventional channels, including social media, to acquire their
Patients with paracentral acute middle maculopathy (PAMM) warrant further investigation due to their potential increased risk of heart attacks and stroke, reported authors of a UK study. Resear
Lions Eye Institute (LEI) researcher Dr Di Huang has won a AU$60,000 (NZ$64,334) Retina Australia grant to boost her research into Identifying and characterising ABCA4 variants in patients with Starga
A UK study has shown the change in ocular astigmatism with age, from with the rule (WTR) to against the rule (ATR), was more than three times more likely to pass through oblique astigmatism than spher
Exonate reported EXN407, its topical treatment for diabetic macular oedema (DMO) and diabetic retinopathy, met all primary endpoints in its phase 1b/2a trial. The trial’s DMO patients were trea
Etnia’s latest Bold collection is full of attitude, offering strong translucent and matte styles with vibrant colour effects, including a cool chequered pattern on the back or front and down the temples. Available in round, panto, more rectangular and cat eye.
British TV chef and presenter Dave Myers, best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers, has teamed up with Specsavers to support the call for a national eye health strategy in England after being diagnosed with early-stage glaucoma.
Designed for benchmarking purposes, the recent New Zealand optometry fee survey found the hourly adult examination charge rate varies greatly from $90 to $155 (median rate: $115).
A Spanish study has found a new design of elastomeric auto-adherent add lenses provided visual acuity (VA) and contrast sensitivity (CS) comparable to conventional trial lenses for presbyopes.
