A novel eyecare model has been shown to improve near vision and the emotional well-being of visually impaired Australians in residential care, prompting calls for further studies to evaluate the program’s financial viability. Read more
First human trial to examine role of vitamin B3 in glaucoma treatment
A world-first clinical trial in Australia is investigating whether vitamin B3 could help protect nerve cells against damage in glaucoma. Read more
Brain pressure and eye pressure linked
In a finding that may have significant implications for how glaucoma is diagnosed and managed, researchers from the University of South Florida (USF) have found that both eye and brain pressure are physiologically connected. Read more
Eye filler therapy shows promise with corneal blindness
Scientists have developed an injectable biosynthetic ‘glue filler’ that repairs corneal perforations, potentially removing the need for corneal donations and transplants. Read more
Multi-million dollar Aussie project to cut optometry false-positive rate
Australian agencies are collaborating with technology firm Big Picture Medical in a $12 million project to develop an AI-assisted platform that could reduce inappropriate patient management at the primary point-of-care. Read more
Patient receives first wireless retinal device implant
A surgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) has implanted the first patient in the US with a new wireless retinal device. Read more
Aussie corneal engineering research earns major backing
A Melbourne researcher has received a major funding boost to progress development of a tissue-engineered corneal endothelium for transplant, which could help overcome a global shortage of corneal donations in future. Read more
Lack of funding for non-clinical support revealed in Indigenous eye health review
A new Indigenous eye health study has recommended greater financial backing for non-clinical support providers, a critical factor that has been linked to improved patient appointment attendance.
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Gene responsible for ageing of eye found
In a discovery that could have significant implications for how age-related ocular diseases are diagnosed and treated, researchers have pinpointed a specific gene linked to the effect ageing has on the eye. Read more
Majority of seniors unaware of their suboptimal vision
A recent survey has found that a majority of 70-year-olds are not aware how poor their vision is or that either getting glasses or changing their prescription could improve it. Read more