Australia’s first myopia management survey has revealed single‐vision distance spectacles are the mainstay of myopia correction in school‐aged children, despite awareness among practitioners of the potential effectiveness of other interventions. Read more
A meta-analysis of scientific studies evaluating Zeiss’ At Lisa tri family intraocular lenses (IOL) has offered new insight into its performance in terms of patient satisfaction, spectacle independence, visual acuity and predictability. Read more
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
A world-first clinical trial in Australia is investigating whether vitamin B3 could help protect nerve cells against damage in glaucoma. Read more
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
Scientists have developed an injectable biosynthetic ‘glue filler’ that repairs corneal perforations, potentially removing the need for corneal donations and transplants. Read more
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
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
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
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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