The optometric profession has lost one of its giants with the passing of Emeritus Professor Barry Cole. Read more
Eyecare professionals recognised in Australia Day Honours
Nine people from the ophthalmic sector have featured in the Australia Day 2021 Honours List. Read more
Chinese myopia-lockdown study a portent for Australia
A new phenomenon dubbed “quarantine myopia” is making waves in Australia in the wake of a Chinese study that found myopia prevalence was three times higher in six-year-olds during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Low carb diet an antidote to type 2 diabetes?
An Australian researcher has contributed to a new study demonstrating that lower carbohydrate consumption can potentially put type 2 diabetes into remission. Read more
Trachoma elimination deadline gets two-year extension
Australia has failed to meet its commitment to eliminate trachoma by 2020, setting a new deadline of 2022. Read more
2020: a year like no other
Insight takes a look at the innovations, breakthroughs, setbacks, events and stories that shaped the Australian ophthalmic sector in 2020. Read more
UNSW academic named guest editor of contact lens journal special issue
UNSW School of Optometry and Vision Science academic and contact lens expert Dr Nicole Carnt has been named as a guest editor for a special issue of a premier international contact lens journal. Read more
Clinical trial results reinforce potential new treatment for DME
Novartis has announced positive findings from its the Phase 3 trial assessing the efficacy and safety of Beovu (brolucizumab) to treat diabetic macular edema (DME). Read more
Contact lens that enhances tear flow could prevent dry eye
A grant from CooperVision has supported a team of researchers from the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation in Los Angeles to develop a contact lens prototype that uses tears to monitor patient health. Read more
Screening vital to eliminating COVID transmission risk through donor cornea
Researchers have analysed the prevalence of COVID-19 in human post-mortem ocular tissues, highlighting the importance of the donor screening process. Read more