The group of researchers from University of Wisconsin-Madison were attpting to develop a long-lasting treatment for glaucoma by using a vector based on feline Read more
Comitant strabismus genes identified
The researchers, led by Dr Toshihiko Matsuo from Okayama University, examined the DNA of 204 individuals in 58 Japanese families – 108 of which Read more
Algal genes and optogenetics to be used in new therapy
French biopharma company GenSight Biologics received approval from the UK Medicines and Healthcare Regulation Agency last month to start its Pioneer Phase I/II trials Read more
Auto-regulating lens may be available in two years
Clinical tests are underway for a type of auto-regulating lens that could make contact lenses and eyeglasses a thing of the past. Read more
Reboot’ could cure amblyopia
The current technique of correcting amblyopia, or ‘lazy eye’, typically involves applying a patch or a drug called atropine to the stronger eye, forcing Read more
Cataract patients experience depression and falls
The George Institute for Global Health conducted a study of 329 patients at eight public hospitals in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, funded by the Read more
Study assesses diabetic eye disease care pathways
The Diabetic Retinopathy Barometer Report: Global Findings, produced by the International Federation on Ageing, International Diabetes Federation and International Agency for the Prevention of Read more
Transparent sensor offers more contact lens ‘real estate’
The researchers have been working on a sensor that uses a nanostructured transistor – specifically an amorphous indium gallium oxide field effect transistor or Read more
Heidelberg Engineering founder receives international award
Dr. John Flanagan, one of the founders of OGC presented the award to Dr Zinser during its Annual Scientific Meeting at Anaheim, California last Read more
OA NSW/ACT’s Super Sunday lives up to its name
The annual Super Sunday CPD event followed immediately after the SILMO Sydney trade show and was attended by more than 550 delegates. The wisdom Read more