The inventor of the Essilor’s pioneering Varilux progressive lens has died in Paris at the age of 94. Read more
Silk cocoon protein may hold key to underlying causes of major eye disease
Queensland researchers are harnessing sericin produced by mutant silkworms to investigate the protein’s role as an antioxidant agent against unstable molecules in the eye responsible for diseases like macular degeneration and glaucoma. Read more
Topcon’s latest refraction system arrives in Australia
Device Technologies has introduced a new Topcon binocular refraction system to the Australian market, combining autorefraction, keratometry and subjective refraction in a single device. Read more
Optometry webinar to shed light on keratoconus and dry eye registries
A free webinar for optometrists managing keratoconus and dry eye patients will explain how they can access one of the few clinical registries worldwide that engages optometrists. Read more
Ophthalmology’s most life-changing procedures revealed
Seventy-five percent of ophthalmic interventions investigated in a major study have shown evidence of improving quality of life for patients with eye disease, with cataract surgery and anti-VEGF therapy singled out as some of the most important procedures. Read more
Iconic low vision charity rebrands
Guide Dogs Australia has rebranded to better communicate the breadth of services it provides to people with low vision or blindness, the organisation has announced. Read more
Public MIGS funding a step closer for iTrack in Australia
Nova Eye Medical has announced an application to secure public funding for its iTrack ab-interno canaloplasty as a standalone minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedure in Australia has formally progressing to the third and final stage of the assessment process. Read more
Anti-VEGF becomes most expensive drug on PBS
The Australian government spent more than $610 million on anti-VEGF treatments during the past year, with aflibercept (Eylea) leapfrogging a hepatitis C drug to become the costliest subsidised drug for the first time. Read more
Ophthalmologist backs fruit juice losing ‘lofty’ five-star health rating
Eye Doctor and 2020 Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke has weighed into the debate over a major change to the health star system that will now see fruit juices lose their favourable nutritional rating, with some set to rank below Diet Coke. Read more
Sydney researchers identify improved topical therapy for microbial keratitis
An ongoing clinical study in Sydney has uncovered an alternative topical therapy to treat microbial keratitis in lieu of the antibiotics recommended by Therapeutic Guidelines Australia. Read more