A concentration of 0.05% atropine slowed the rate of myopia progression in pre-teen children compared with two other concentrations of the drug, according to findings published in Ophthalmology. Read more

A concentration of 0.05% atropine slowed the rate of myopia progression in pre-teen children compared with two other concentrations of the drug, according to findings published in Ophthalmology. Read more
A new study has suggested the cornea can resist infection from the novel coronavirus, in findings that bode well for corneal transplants and similar procedures. Read more
A snapshot of medico-legal matters against ophthalmologists insured by an Australian medical defence organisation has found claims for compensation and regulatory complaints most commonly relate to surgical issues involving cataracts, corneal operations and oculoplastic procedures.
A Victorian biopharmaceutical company has reported positive results from a Phase 1 study examining the safety of its biodegradable implant for glaucoma. Read more
The Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) has established a new research unit to improve current eyecare models and tackle the backlog of undiagnosed and untreated conditions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Specsavers has launched its new HealthHub website to share updates on detection, referral and treatment progress for key eye conditions, as well as the use of optometry services in New Zealand and Australia. Read more
An optometrist-turned-research fellow leading a world-first clinical trial investigating whether daily doses of vitamin B3 could prevent glaucoma blindness has been awarded Glaucoma Australia (GA)’s 2020 Quinlivan Research Grant. Read more
Aerosol and spatter generation in some ophthalmic procedures has been a concern during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Kiwi researchers have found no visible contamination above the neckline of cataract surgeons performing phacoemulsification. Read more
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
Australian researchers are using genetic testing to identify as many people as possible with inherited retinal disease (IRD), in preparation for an influx of life-changing gene and stem cell therapies expected over the next decade. Read more