Brimonidine for eyelid ptosis?
A dermatologist in a Saudi Arabian clinic has successfully treated a case of eyelid ptosis attributed to cosmetic Botox injection with brimonidine 0.33% gel (Mirvaso Gel).
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SPONSORED: Hestia, the fire goddess collection by Caroline Abram
Hestia the Greek fire goddess is at the heart of the new Caroline Abram collection. As bold as the goddess herself, it stands out for its symmetrical bi-colour design, highlighting the gaze and drawing you in.
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Self-plugging IVI microneedles
An international team has developed a self-plugging, drug-tipped microneedle to reduce the inflammation risks and guard against other possible complications of repeated intravitreal injections.
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Style, health and sustainability rock summer 2022
After a tricky couple of years of pandemic-inspired downturn, the sun is shining on the world of sunglass sales. According to a recent report by Mordor Intelligence, the sunglasses market is predicted to achieve a compound annual growth rate of more than 5% between 2022 and 2027. As sporting events,
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SPONSORED: Salvatore Ferragamo – new styles and stunning campaign
Salvatore Ferragamo Eyewear presents the new sunglass styles for women and men featured in the Hotel Splendid spring/summer 2022 advertising campaign, which included a short movie signed by artist and director Amalia Ulman and a portfolio of images captured by Hugo Comte.
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New campaign fronts all-round protection
Transitions Optical’s new campaign, ‘From Screens to Sun. Face the Light’, spotlights how Transition lenses can enhance wearers’ vision experience while filtering blue light and offering protection from ultraviolet (UV) rays.
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Neuroscientists say size matters
The size of the primary visual cortex and the amount of brain tissue dedicated to processing visual information can indicate the quality of an individual’s contrast sensitivity, according to neuroscientists at New York University.
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SPONSORED: Serengeti – a must-have this summer
After much anticipation, MSO and Sunglass Collective are excited to launch their latest collection of Serengeti sunglasses. With almost 100 new pieces added to the range, longtime admirers of Serengeti will see some familiar styles with the rebirth of some classic models. But it’s the focus on more
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SPONSORED: CooperVision expands MiSight 1 day
CooperVision MiSight 1 day contact lenses are now available in higher prescriptions. The expanded range covers -0.25D to -10.00D (in 0.50D steps after -6.00D), which means MiSight 1 day now covers 99.97% of Asian children’s prescriptions and 99.97% of Caucasian children with myopia and less than 1D
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CL updates get CCLS approval
The British Contact Lens Association’s (BCLA) recently published contact lens evidence-based academic report (CLEAR) summarised current research, revised terminology and risk factors for contact lens wearers. Eleisha Dudson, president of the Cornea & Contact Lens Society (CCLS) New Zealand descr
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Kaleos arrives Downunder
Born in Barcelona, Spain, Kaleos eyewear derives its name from ancient Greek, meaning ‘beautiful shape’. Eyes Right Optical co-director and Sunglass Collective co-founder Mark Wymond said that was precisely what attracted him to the brand at this year’s Mido show in Italy. “It’s different, not a gen
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Researchers honoured with prestigious grant
Dr Stuti Misra, a senior lecturer with the ophthalmology department at the University of Auckland, has been awarded three grants from the Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC), including the prestigious Sir Charles Hercus health research fellowship.
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