A new study into Italy’s first coronavirus patient has found she had traces of the virus in her eyes for several weeks, even after it had become undetectable in nasal swabs. Read more

A new study into Italy’s first coronavirus patient has found she had traces of the virus in her eyes for several weeks, even after it had become undetectable in nasal swabs. Read more
The global eyecare community is poised for the virtual screening premiere of Open Your Eyes, a new documentary highlighting the increasing role of optometrists as frontline detectors of systemic diseases. Read more
Researchers from the Sensory Processes Research Laboratory within the UNSW School of Optometry and Vision Science have developed augmented reality software that shows the effectiveness of differing hand washing techniques. Read more
A new understanding of how proteins in the eye are prevented from clumping together has opened up new possibilities for the prevention and treatment of cataracts. Read more
An Australian professor has co-authored a new study addressing misinformation related to COVID-19 and contact lens wear, stating there is no evidence to suggest an increased risk compared with spectacle wear. Read more
A safety review into Novartis’ new anti-VEGF drug Beovu has revealed that reported adverse events are consistent with the approved prescribing information after a group of US retinal specialists linked it to a series of vasculitis cases. Read more
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has warned that an autoimmune and malaria drug being investigated as a potential treatment for COVID-19 can cause permanent retinal damage. Read more
Results are imminent in biopharmaceutical company Opthea’s latest clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of its lead drug candidate with Eylea in diabetic macular edema (DME) patients. Read more
Researchers investigating links between COVID-19 and the eye have found there is a low risk of transmission via tears, after other studies established a link between the virus and conjunctivitis. Read more
Scientists have identified a new protein that could help establish improved diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Read more