Glaucoma New Zealand (GNZ) is raising awareness of glaucoma’s impact on mental health in the lead up to Mental Health Awareness Week, from 26 September to 2 October. According to GNZ, an estimated
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber is suffering facial paralysis on one side of his face and has been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome. In a short Instagram video, Bieber demonstrated that he can only smile, nostril-twitch and blink on one side of his face. The singer said he is optimistic he will m
Thinner than ever before, Blackfin’s new Aura titanium frames strike the perfect balance of elegance, engineering and colour. With decorative translucent detail, the double-bridged unisex Clear Lake (pictured) is an easy-to-wear yet elegant, rounded shape. Available in a palette ranging from bright
A Chinese study has revealed a significant correlation between dry eye disease (DED) and anxiety and depression, with researchers proposing sleep quality acts as a mediator between the conditions.
UK optical supplier Eyespace will debut at Silmo 23-26 September 2022, representing a milestone in the company’s global expansion. With a portfolio of over 1,000 eyewear designs and anchored by
A sequence-randomised, double-masked, vehicle-controlled crossover clinical trial of Aldeyra’s 0.25% reproxalap ophthalmic solution have shown it was statistically superior to placebo for both primary endpoints of ocular redness in a dry eye chamber and Schirmer test after a single day of dosing.
Vera Wang’s new optical collection offers contemporary, new shapes in fantastic colours in time for summer. The thin metal temples of model Birgita, featured here in light blue, are lightweight and adorned with crystals for subtle shine. Also available in rose shimmer or tartan.
An Austrian phase 2 study showed topical oestradiol reduced signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) in postmenopausal women for at least three months.
Researchers have found Japanese teenagers with high myopia reported significantly more dryness, less photophobia and less pain than those with no myopia.
Spanish researchers reported the results of a new study showing that contact lenses (CLs) soaked in melatonin and melatonin analogue solutions could be used to treat aqueous tear deficient dry eye disease (DED).
US researchers improved symptoms in severe dry eye disease (DED) sufferers using a lubricant derived from cultured stem cells from the corneoscleral rim of cadavers.
Researchers evaluating the effects of oral supplements of caffeine metabolite 7-methylxanthine (7-MX) have found it reduces the rate of axial length increase in myopic children. Although 7-MX has