CRISPR-Cas9 has been hailed as a breakthrough in genetic engineering, however, new research has indicated the technology may cause unwanted mutations.Likened to ‘molecular scissors’, Read more
Eye cancer study shows promise
{{quote-A:R-W:450-I:2-Q:“Patients with ocular melanoma currently have few treatment options available that can effectively destroy tumour cells while preserving vision. -WHO:Dr Carol L. Shields, Co-director Read more
System could combat child blindness
Leber congenital amaurosis, a condition that affects two to three out of every 100,000 newborns, occurs when mutated genes fail to produce RPE65 proteins Read more
Optical dispensing industry day welcomes new graduates
The Industry Days provide a forum for a range of business professionals to explain to students issues and managent practices about their respective industry Read more
VTI signs distribution deal with Menicon
ASX-listed Visioneering Technologies (VTI) has signed a sales and distribution deal with Japan’s largest contact lens company, mapping a path into the lucrative European market. Read more
International collaboration leads toxoplasma breakthrough
A joint Australian-Brazilian research project has for the first time identified the molecular mechanism behind the characteristic retinal lesions and tissue loss associated with toxoplasma parasite infections. Read more
International partnership focuses on diabetic eyecare
In a study that could help significantly reshape public health policy in both countries, Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) researchers Dr Felicia Widyaputri Read more
Low vision organisations unite to create single peak body
Under the agreent, the ABF will cease operation at 30 June, and fold into Vision 2020 Australia as the organisations seek to combine their Read more
Plan to eliminate poor vision worldwide by 2050
Newly published research from Essilor has suggested an investment of US $14 billion (AU$21 b) over the next 30 years could be enough to eliminate uncorrected poor vision due to refractive errors worldwide. Read more
First batch of optoms graduate in Vietnam
From only three qualified optometrists in 2013, Vietnam is now welcoming the first round of locally trained clinicians into the workforce. Read more