A study examining early visual processing in mice could have implications for conditions that affect perception and visual attention, according to researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI) in the US. Read more
Safilo acquires celebrity-label Privé Revaux; signs 10-year deal
Italian eyewear company Safilo Group is acquiring a majority stake in high-end fashion label Privé Revaux and has announced a new 10-year licensing agreement with French designer brand Isabel Marant. Read more
Vaping causes dry eye in male-only study
Dry eye and poor tear film quality has been linked to e-cigarette smoking in a male-only study conducted by the National Institute of Ophthalmic Sciences in Malaysia. Read more
Ab interno trabeculotomy effective in childhood glaucoma
Single-incision ab interno trabeculotomy is an effective and safe treatment for paediatric glaucoma patients, according to a new US study. Read more
Cough simulation shows protective effect of breath shield
International ophthalmologists have developed a video simulation demonstrating that slit lamp breath shields do not provide full protection from respiratory droplets, however droplet spread is minimised significantly when patients wear a mask. Read more
Myopia institute unveils global hunt for country representatives
The International Myopia Institute (IMI) has launched a global search for country representatives to lead the dissemination of key information across the world. Read more
AI retinopathy screening cheaper than human grading
A new study suggests that deep learning systems (DLS) would eliminate two minutes of human labour required to grade diabetic retinopathy images, however a semi-automated model is most cost-effective, saving national health systems up to 20% on screening costs. Read more
COVID-19 study examines true eye protection benefit
Eye protection could lead to a large reduction in coronavirus infection, according to a new study that found the protective measure dropped the chance of transmission by 10%. Read more
J&J Vision appoints new chief medical officer
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Vision has appointed accomplished ophthalmologist Dr Rajesh Rajpal as its new chief medical officer and global head of clinical and medical affairs. Read more
Aussie charity helps protect 100 ECPs in Bangladesh
Backed by an Australian Government aid program, The Fred Hollows Foundation will redirect funds from a comprehensive eyecare project to supply five international hospitals with personal protective equipment (PPE) and increase health messaging amid COVID-19. Read more