A new study has determined that it is easy to remove human coronaviruses from contact lenses, although regimen matters depending on the type of lens care solution. Read more
Glaucoma stem cell research could help develop new drugs to combat disease
Glaucoma stem cell research, involving one of the largest and most detailed stem cell modelling studies reported for any disease, could help researchers develop new drugs to combat the disease by identifying potential target areas to stall or reverse vision loss. Read more
AREDS2 follow up confirms best supplements for AMD
Prominent international researchers have shown the AREDS2 formula, using the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin instead of beta-carotene supplements, not only reduces risk of lung cancer, but is more effective at reducing risk of AMD progression. Read more
New Alcon Vivity and PanOptix IOL data to be presented at APACRS
The work of Australia’s Associate Professor Michael Lawless to obtain real-world data on the new Alcon AcrySof IQ Vivity presbyopia-correcting IOL will be presented at the 34th Asia-Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (APACRS) Annual Meeting this weekend. Read more
A spotlight on Acanthamoeba keratitis: healthy contact lens wear
At the completion of this CPD activity, optometrists will have developed their knowledge of Acanthamoeba keratitis. Including:
- Understand the prevalence, behaviour and risk factors associated with Acanthamoeba keratitis
- Identify Acanthamoeba keratitis when it presents in the clinic and develop informed referrals for further treatment
- Understand treatment protocols for Acanthamoeba keratitis
- Develop intervention strategies that promote patient education and adherence on contact lens hygiene
NOTE: Optomery Australia members can enter their details at the bottom of this article to have it automatically added to their Learning Plan. Read more
Twenty-first century collaborative glaucoma management in regional Australia
At the completion of this CPD activity, optometrists will have developed their knowledge of glaucoma management. Including:
- Understand the value of well-structured, mutually-agreed individualised collaborative frameworks for shared-care
- Clinically identify which cases of glaucoma could be co-managed between optometry and ophthalmology
- Establish a co-management frameworks focused on individual patient care
- Identify barriers to glaucoma co-management
NOTE: Optomery Australia members can enter their details at the bottom of this article to have it automatically added to their Learning Plan. Read more
Explaining Visual Snow Syndrome — A/Prof Clare Fraser
Imagine if your whole visual perception was like a poorly tuned television. This is what patients with visual snow syndrome (VSS), a relatively newly recognised syndrome will describe. Read more
The changing face of Modstyle and Australian eyewear design
A new purpose-built space has become the creative engine room for the two-man design team behind Modstyle, providing some of the best-selling affordable eyewear to Australian independent optical practices. Read more
Potential AMD and sleep apnoea could alter treatment landscape
Discovering new risk factors for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has led Centre for Eye Research Australia’s (CERA) macular research unit to investigate links between sleep apnoea and AMD. Read more
Optometry Australia says 2022 Medicare indexation falling well behind CPI
Optometry Australia is keen to meet with the new federal health minister to outline why a modest 1.6% Medicare indexation increase compared to CPI will leave many optometrists little choice but to charge patients more out-of-pocket fees. Read more