AMD – a disease spectrum?
A review of AMD data has led researchers to propose that it should be considered a disease spectrum due to its differing mechanisms and underlying causes. Co-authored by Melbourne’s Professor
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Curious eyes unite!
Australian startup Speckles, which produces fun patches for children with amblyopia, has launched a campaign to make the language around the condition more positive and reduce the stigma of
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Surgeons, nurses favour greener approach to surgery
In an online survey of cataract surgeons and nurses, 93% agreed that operating room (OR) waste is excessive, with 78% in favour of reusing OR supplies. Of the 1,300 surveyed, 90% agreed that profit,
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nAMD Barometer survey begins
A coalition that includes the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and Bayer is launching a multi-country patient and clinician survey to evaluate the delivery of care for
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Pushing optometry in primary healthcare
Ahead of the proposed changes to the DHB structures, The New Zealand Association of Optometrists (NZAO) has surveyed its members to explore opportunities for optometrists to provide primary healthcare.
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Door-knock study uncovers unmet needs
Auckland University researchers have conducted a pilot eye health survey and community eye exams in east-central Auckland, uncovering significant unmet need and serious eye disorders, including retinal tears and severe cataracts.
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Introducing Transitions’ new extra-dark lenses
Transitions Optical has launched a new darker photochromic lens range, Transitions XTRActive Polarised and Transitions XTRActive. This new generation of lenses is designed to address the needs of patients frequently exposed to very bright and reflective light, and for those who are light sensitive.
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Ophthalmic nurses banding together to be heard
New Zealand’s ophthalmic nurses are being encouraged to ‘get a seat at the table’ by being part of the new International Ophthalmic Nursing Association (IONA).
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Statins linked to glaucoma
The Centre for Eye Research Australia has found that long-term use of the statin rosuvastatin was associated with a higher risk of glaucoma onset.
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Novel DED drops inch closer
Allegro Ophthalmics, a privately held US biopharmaceutical company, has announced that all primary and secondary endpoints of a 64-eye vehicle-controlled study of ALG-1007 topical eye drop in patients with dry eye disease (DED) were met.
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Silmo 2021 – a global affair again
With more than 500 exhibitors confirmed and international visitor pre-registrations already at 2019 levels (53%), this year’s Silmo Paris optics and eyewear trade
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FREE IOL WEBINAR FOR OPTOMETRISTS
Alcon is hosting a free webinar entitled, ‘Leave halos and glare behind – the new age of presbyopia-correcting IOLs’, on Monday 6 September at 2021, from 9.30 – 10.30pm (NZST) or 7.30 - 8.30pm (AEST).
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