A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policy that automatically disqualifies men who have had sex with men in the preceding five years from donating corneas is not justified by current evidence, research shows. Read more
AOA galvanises to fight controversial contact lens rule
Opposition in the US is gathering against a new ruling which allows patients to comparison shop for contact lenses with a copy of their prescription in hand. Read more
AI-driven headset that detects AMD set for Australian debut
A US company that has incorporated dark adaptometry into a new wearable headset for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is on the cusp of introducing the AI-guided technology to the Australian ophthalmic market. Read more
EssilorLuxottica weighs up appeal after GrandVision case dismissed
A Dutch court has dismissed a EssilorLuxottica court case demanding that its potential takeover target Grandvision disclose information over the way it conducted business during COVID-19, leaving the door open for an appeal. Read more
Scientists develop world’s first spherical artificial eye with 3D retina
An international research team behind the world’s first 3D artificial eye have claimed that their technology possesses greater capabilities than existing bionic eyes and even human eyes in some cases. Read more
Monitoring eye health remotely now possible with new app
A Bristol-based company has launched a smartphone app that enables eyecare professionals to monitor patient’s eye health remotely. Read more
Eylea biosimilar embarks on Phase 3 trial
A biopharmaceutical company that is developing cheaper anti-VEGF treatments for Australia and other markets has launched a global clinical trial for a biosimilar version of leading treatment Eylea (aflibercept). Read more
Countries adopt landmark eye health resolution
Australia and Indonesia have spearheaded a new resolution that sets the global eye health agenda for the next decade, in an effort to reach the one billion people worldwide who do not have access to vital eyecare services. Read more
COVID-19 detected after eye exams of asymptomatic patients
A new study has revealed the potential for asymptomatic carriers who have passed COVID-19 triage to leave traces of viral material in the ophthalmology exam room – even after wiping down chin and forehead rests between patients. Read more
EssilorLuxottica and GrandVision deal hits stumbling block
EssilorLuxottica has launched legal action against global optician group GrandVision as it seeks information on how the firm has been managed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more