20/06/2018
• Matthew Woodley • Staff Journalist
The US FDA has sought a permanent injunction against a stem cell clinic that left three of its patients blind, in an attempt to prevent them from marketing stem cell products without its approval.
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20/06/2018
• Matthew Woodley • Staff Journalist
Transitions Optical has revamped its image with a new logo and tagline, which the company says is the first step in a process to rejuvenate the brand’s identity.
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20/06/2018
• Matthew Woodley • Staff Journalist
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (Eye and Ear) has been awarded Best Poster at the World Association of Eye Hospitals (WAEH) 2018 annual meeting.
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20/06/2018
• Matthew Woodley • Staff Journalist
Optometry Australia (OA) is set to host a series of workshops in capital cities around Australia to receive feedback and concepts related to its Optometry 2040 initiative.
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20/06/2018
• Matthew Woodley • Staff Journalist
Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI) has formed a new partnership with a leading US hybrid specialty contact lens company, to help deliver an advanced, customised vision correction for myopes and presbyopes.
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20/06/2018
• Matthew Woodley • Staff Journalist
An Australian contingent of eye bankers has spearheaded the creation of the world’s first global agreement on the ethical use of human eye tissue.
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13/06/2018
• Matthew Woodley • Staff Journalist
A number of ophthalmologists and eyecare professionals have been recognised for their contribution to Australia as part of this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honour List.
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13/06/2018
• Matthew Woodley • Staff Journalist
Patients with uveal melanoma may soon be able to avoid painful and potentially harmful biopsies thanks to a new blood test developed by Australian researchers.
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13/06/2018
• Matthew Woodley • Staff Journalist
In a significant move, Specsavers has announced that its upcoming dispensing conference will be open to non-Specsavers staff, as a way to improve the standards of dispensing across the entire profession.
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13/06/2018
• Matthew Woodley • Staff Journalist
Hoya has announced it is preparing to release a new type of ophthalmic lens that should slow myopia progression significantly.
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13/06/2018
• Matthew Woodley • Staff Journalist
In welcome news for the ophthalmic professions, it could soon be easier for researchers and companies to establish and run clinical trials, with the Federal Government planning to develop a more streamlined process.
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13/06/2018
• Matthew Woodley • Staff Journalist
A team of educators from Birmingham City University has developed a training tool that uses virtual reality (VR) to teach medical students how to diagnose hard-to-spot eye conditions.
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