International

Everyone in the ophthalmic sector will understand the importance of eyes, but scientists are now also realising their value in...

Humans develop sharp vision during early foetal development thanks to an interplay between a vitamin A derivative and thyroid hormones...

New research from the United States is suggesting that prolonged close-up focus in low-light environments is one factor driving the...

The world’s biggest eyewear maker is riding a surge in demand for AI glasses, reporting a significant rise in fourth-quarter...

The 41st Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress, held on 5–8 February 2026 in Hong Kong, marked a defining moment...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Yuvezzi (carbachol and brimonidine tartrate), a once-daily eye drop to treat...

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the US have established a link between bacterium in the retina and cognitive decline...

Researchers at the University of Birmingham are leading a pioneering clinical trial to explore how disulfiram, a medication in use...

Samsung Electronics has confirmed it will launch smart glasses in 2026, marking a significant expansion of the company’s wearable technology...

The World Council of Optometry (WCO) and Alcon have renewed their education initiative to advance dry eye disease professional education...