The use of optical coherence tomography (OCT) might no longer be limited to the ophthalmic sector, with new breakthroughs now allowing the technology to be used in other parts of the body. Read more
Australia’s Cylite promises the next generation OCT
An Australian company is taking on the giants of ophthalmology with its own OCT device. LEWIS WILLIAMS looks at what the Cylite HP-OCT is doing different to set itself apart. Read more
Artificial Intelligence: Will it replace ophthalmologists?
Ophthalmology’s lead role in the medical use of artificial intelligence (AI) and its future role in the profession were among the key talking points at the recently concluded RANZCO Scientific Congress. Read more
New imaging system corrects for chromatic aberrations
A new imaging system capable of cancelling out the chromatic aberrations present in a person’s eye promises to provide more accurate assessments of both vision and eye health. Read more
German manufacturer licenses BHVI algorithms for new device
The Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI) has signed a licensing agreement that will see its algorithms for tracking and estimating refractive error incorporated into a world-first instrument for myopia management. Read more
BHVI myopia education program available anytime, anywhere
The Brien Holden Vision Institute (BHVI) has made its internationally accredited Myopia Education Program more accessible, following the launch of a new-look format at a global optometry event. Read more
Aussie-developed dry eye device to hit market within five years
An Australian optometrist is spearheading efforts to develop the world’s first point-of-care test that can both diagnose and subtype dry eye disease. Read more
Gene therapy and implants combine in groundbreaking bionic eye design
An ambitious bionic eye project promises to help age-related macular degeneration patients see again using an innovative combination of smartglasses, gene therapy and brain implants. Read more
Low-cost OCT system could improve access to scans
A low-cost, highly portable optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanner has been unveiled, with its developers claiming it has the potential to bring the powerful technology to remote or underserved regions. Read more
Ancient glass blowing method used to produce OCT lenses
An ancient method of glass blowing has been applied to the fabrication of axicons, the miniature cone-shaped lenses used to shape the light from lasers. The technology could lead to the development of cheaper and more accurate OCT devices. Read more