Accurate and early diagnosis of dry eye disease is currently a clinical challenge, as many current tests are invasive, time-consuming and inaccurate¹. Dry eye disease affects about one in five adults and is a common indication for medical eye care in developed countries². The condition adversely aff
For the first time, the British Contact Lens Association’s (BCLA’s) Certificate in Dry Eye and Contact Lens Retention, will be available outside of the UK.
Land Rover sunglasses cater to style-conscious men offering maximum comfort and superior lenses, said the company. Developed with 100% UVA, UVB and UVC protection and 99% polarised efficiency, the collection is suitable for all types of polarised prescription lenses. The range also offers saltwater-
The impact of blinking on the quality of the tear film layer has gained significant attention in recent times¹. Normal apposition of the upper and lower lids during a complete blink serves to secrete and spread the meibum adequately over the tear film surface. Any disruption in the normal blink can,
The TFOS DEWS II reports were published in 2017, bringing practitioners up to date on the scientific evidence related to dry eye disease (DED), including our current understanding of its pathophysiology, a consensus-refined definition, a more definitive approach to diagnosis and a review of manageme
'Optometrist' is the most Googled science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) role worldwide, scoring more than 600,000 searches per month.
The widespread use of face masks is causing eye dryness and irritation for an increasing number of people, claim researchers. Reports of mask-associated dry eye (MADE) have circulated since early
More than 20% of children examined in Wuhan with confirmed Covid-19 showed various ocular manifestations, a new study shows. In the cross-sectional study, researchers investigated main
The World Council of Optometry (WCO) announced that the 4th World Congress of Optometry (WCO4) planned for Melbourne, Australia in 2021, will now take place from 8-10 September 2023, while O=Mega21
European researchers have recommended patients with eyelid eczema be referred to an ophthalmologist before being prescribed dupilumab after finding the treatment likely caused or aggravated dry eye disease (DED) in a French study.
In 2019, young gamers seemed like a good proxy to study the association between extended screen time, blinking and dry eye. Armageddon, New Zealand’s largest gaming convention, provided an ideal opportunity for this. With the generous support of the organisers, optometry students donned eye-catching
Blind Low Vision NZ (BLVNZ) is seeking volunteers to support this year’s Blind Week street collection on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October. Volunteers play a crucial role in raising funds needed to