Implant records IOP for a decade
A German study has found that an implanted telemetric intraocular pressure (IOP) sensor continued to function and was well tolerated in situ for almost 10 years.
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Natural future with Lara D’
Lara D' has launched a new, sustainable line produced exclusively in biodegradable materials. The Malama collection – malama being the Hawaiian word for ‘to care for and protect’ – signals a commitment from the brand to a new eco-friendly philosophy. Inspired by nature and a desire to look after the
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IbisVision’s US funding drive
Glasgow-based optometry tech firm IbisVision is looking to raise £5m (NZ$9.4m) in the US to fund the roll out of its technology internationally.
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Many patients with retinal pathology will benefit from cataract surgery to improve media clarity and contrast. In these patients, accurate biometry is essential to guide precise intraocular lens (IOL) choice and allow our patients to achieve the best visual outcome. Retina Specialists now has the la
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Telehealth reduces inequities
Researchers at The University of Auckland have shown that telehealth could reduce health inequities for Māori whānau.
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Ordering Eschenbach magnifiers the easy way
MSO has launched a new site, NZ Magnifiers, featuring the full range of Eschenbach magnifiers and Daylight magnifying lamps, which it said provides a more efficient and thus speedier delivery system for single orders.
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Vabysmo nets FDA approval
Genentech’s Vabysmo (faricimab), the first bispecific antibody to treat neovascular age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) and diabetic macular oedema (DMO), has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval.
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University tackles MRSA vaccine following Covid vaccine success
A University of Auckland (UoA) team is developing a Staphylococcus aureus vaccine based on mRNA technology developed to fight Covid-19.
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Rugged yet sophisticated
Designed for today’s fashion-conscious man, Evatik’s 2022 collection is clean and modern, striking the perfect balance between comfort and luxury.The collection’s campaign, ‘Desert Escape’, was shot in a spectacular desertscape, complete with Joshua trees and amazing rock formations. The result is r
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Alcoholism drug preserves vision
US researchers have found that disulfiram (Antabuse), a drug used to treat alcoholism, could help restore some vision in retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients.
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Post-Covid eye problems examined
A Swedish study is looking into why some people who have recovered from Covid-19 experience long-term eye problems and if the phenomenon can be measured using biological markers.
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Pop an aspirin to slow DR
A Taiwanese study has demonstrated some antiplatelet/anticoagulant (APAC) therapies, including aspirin, have a protective effect against diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression in diabetic
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