People with deteriorating vision could see better and retain useful vision longer if new therapies developed at UC Berkeley work as well in humans as they do in mice, say researchers.
GPs, specialists and hospital staff cite challenges in accessing patient information from other clinicians as a common reason for requesting unnecessary medical tests, treatments or procedures, according to the 2018 Choosing Wisely Australia Report.
A Zeiss team-building day, initiated by the charity Treasure Boxes in Adelaide, had a surprise ending when the bikes the staff had made in competition with each other were handed over to under-privileged kids at the end of the day.
After four years as chairperson of the Save Sight Society, Professor Dipika Patel is handing over the role to Dr Leo Sheck, an ophthalmologist with the Auckland District Health Board who specialises in medical retina, ocular genetics and electrophysiology.
Japan's health ministry has conditionally approved a clinical trial to treat patients with corneal disease with artificially derived stem cells.
After being available for more than two years in the States, Visioneering Technologies Inc (VTI) has launched its NaturalVue multifocal contact lenses in New Zealand and Australia.
This year’s CCLS’ sponsors exhibition was buzzing between talks, with attendees keen to hear what’s new and what’s coming. Here are some of the highlights:
The Australian College of Optometry (ACO) has expanded its postgraduate level courses with the launch of its new Certificate in Public Health Optometry (ACO-CPHO).
Alcon has acquired US fluid-based intraocular lens implant company PowerVision. “As the industry leader in cataract surgery, we’re eager to accelerate development of this potentially breakthrough
Three global Phase III studies in Genentech and Roche’s ophthalmology portfolio are underway – two for faricimab in diabetic macular oedema (DME), and one for the port delivery system (PDS) in wet
An association between low birth weight and altered ocular geometry in adults aged 40 to 80 years, has been highlighted in a German population-based study. Researchers say this suggests birth weight
Woolworths is closing all 41 Big W Optical stores throughout Australia as part of a push to raise profitability and sustainability across its network, it says. The group announced it will also close
