Optometry
Aussie tear test could diagnose diabetes complication
A potential biomarker located in the eye for a debilitating complication of diabetes could be the key to future development...
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Specsavers unveils new data as it completes OCT roll out
Specsavers has completed its world-first initiative to incorporate optical coherence tomography (OCT) into the standard eye exam of every Australian...
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Australian AI system applied to OCT images
Australian researchers are applying artificial intelligence (AI) technology to optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans in a project designed to provide...
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Melbourne researchers spot link between vitamin D and uveitis
A new Australian study linking low vitamin D levels with uveitis has suggested investigating whether supplements could help prevent a...
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Protein found in eye protects against diabetic retinopathy
A protein in the eye has been identified as being capable, in high enough levels, of preventing diabetic retinopathy. The...
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Report claims yellow lenses do not improve night vision
A new study has found that wearing yellow lens glasses at night does not help a driver’s vision, and may...
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Fred Hollows makes largest contribution to Indigenous eye health
Expansion of the Indigenous eye health workforce and greater provision of eyecare in Aboriginal-controlled health services will be possible under...
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UNSW seeking applications for PhD scholarships
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) School of Optometry and Vision Science is currently seeking applications for 10 different...
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