Australian researchers are part of an international team pioneering a synthetic gel treatment that could repair corneas damaged by injury or infection, removing the need for transplant surgery. Read more
Conjunctivitis only COVID-19 symptom in some patients
Acute conjunctivitis has been the sole sign and symptom of COVID-19 in a small number of patients, according to researchers who say atypical clinical presentations demonstrate why health professionals should exercise a high level of suspicion. Read more
Scientists identify 100-millisecond window to process visual events
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
Exercise linked to reduced cataract risk – study
Australian researchers have helped combine studies of more than 170,000 people to find “conclusive evidence” that regular exercise reduces the risk of age-related cataracts. Read more
‘No water’ stickers improves CL compliance
New Australian research has shown that infographics on contact lens cases can improve behaviour to avoid water-related corneal infections, in findings that challenge common assumptions about patients and lens hygiene habits. 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
$1.4 million for South Australian diabetic retinopathy project
Flinders University will direct $1.4 million in new Federal Government funding towards increased screening and improving treatment options for diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness among Aboriginal Australians. 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