As the major cause of evaporative dry eye disease¹, meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) requires careful assessment in the clinical setting. Morphological characteristics of meibomian glands are evaluated by meibography. This technique yields information on MG loss by observing the glands under infra-
The Bifocal lenses in near-sighted kids (BLINK) study results are out, adding weight to the growing body of evidence that soft, multifocal contact lenses are a safe and viable treatment option for
Specsavers Ipswich (QLD), run by business partners Paul Jewitt, Emma Woolner and Victor Scrooby, is the 2020 recipient of the Specsavers Australia Doug Perkins Medal, recognising consistently high
TP-O3, a topical ophthalmic treatment for blepharitis due to Demodex infestation, has successfully completed its phase IIb trial.
Transitions Optical has launched a new virtual try-on tool, allowing patients to choose from a selection of different frame styles and experiment with Signature Gen 8’s different coloured lenses in the comfort of their own home.
Researchers at the Brno University of Technology in the Czech Republic have embarked on a study to investigate a new raw material to make “better” artificial tears.
A recently awarded Health Research Council (HRC) project grant will investigate a novel eye drop that tackles the vicious circle of dry eye disease (DED), one of the most common, yet undertreated, chronic ocular surface conditions.
Design Eyewear Group’s Nifties range is dedicated to ladies with small faces and finer features. Specialising in sizes from 46mm to 50mm, the range provides a wide variety of designs and options for the petite. The latest acetate models, NI9440 and NI9437, come in a variety of colours with transpare
In a new study, Italian scientists have found cord blood to be superior to adult blood serum eye drops for treating severe dry eye disease (DED), resistant to conventional therapies.
A new, potentially revolutionary device to treat corneal infections, co-developed by
Dr Tina Gao, a lecturer at the School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS) at Auckland University, is developing a video game to teach optometry clinical case analysis skills.
Australia’s elusive and critically endangered night parrot is on the decline due to its poor night-time vision, a new study has found.