A potential biomarker located in the eye for a debilitating complication of diabetes could be the key to future development of a new point-of-care screening device. Read more
Specsavers unveils new data as it completes OCT roll out
Specsavers has completed its world-first initiative to incorporate optical coherence tomography (OCT) into the standard eye exam of every Australian patient, with the technology now installed in all of the company’s practices. Read more
Australian AI system applied to OCT images
Australian researchers are applying artificial intelligence (AI) technology to optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans in a project designed to provide clinicians with more specific details of an eye’s choroidal tissue. Read more
Melbourne researchers spot link between vitamin D and uveitis
A new Australian study linking low vitamin D levels with uveitis has suggested investigating whether supplements could help prevent a relapse of the condition in at-risk patients.
Protein found in eye protects against diabetic retinopathy
A protein in the eye has been identified as being capable, in high enough levels, of preventing diabetic retinopathy. The discovery paves the way for a new treatment that has the potential to reverse the condition’s progress.
Report claims yellow lenses do not improve night vision
A new study has found that wearing yellow lens glasses at night does not help a driver’s vision, and may in fact make it worse. Read more
Fred Hollows makes largest contribution to Indigenous eye health
Expansion of the Indigenous eye health workforce and greater provision of eyecare in Aboriginal-controlled health services will be possible under a new $40 million plan announced by The Fred Hollows Foundation. Read more
UNSW seeking applications for PhD scholarships
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) School of Optometry and Vision Science is currently seeking applications for 10 different Scientia PhD scholarships in eye health.