Advances in corneal research and development are shifting the landscape, potentially making transplantation of donor corneas – and even corneal surgeons – obsolete in future. RHIANNON BOWMAN investigates the homegrown projects leading the way. Read more
A free webinar for optometrists managing keratoconus and dry eye patients will explain how they can access one of the few clinical registries worldwide that engages optometrists. Read more
Seventy-five percent of ophthalmic interventions investigated in a major study have shown evidence of improving quality of life for patients with eye disease, with cataract surgery and anti-VEGF therapy singled out as some of the most important procedures. Read more
An ongoing clinical study in Sydney has uncovered an alternative topical therapy to treat microbial keratitis in lieu of the antibiotics recommended by Therapeutic Guidelines Australia. Read more
Orange capsicums contain the richest source of the orange pigment zeaxanthin, which is vital for central vision, according to a plant physiologist at The University of Queensland (UQ). Read more
A clinical trial is under way in Australia for a novel eye drop treatment for retinal vascular diseases that could replace the current approach involving serial intravitreal injections into the back of the eye. Read more
A new global myopia survey that involved Australian participants has revealed optometrists are comfortable with fitting children with contact lenses from 9-years-old while for parents the average age is 12. Read more
Researchers from the Centre for Eye Research Australia and University of Melbourne have developed a world-first survey to gather the views of Australians with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) on potential gene therapies. Read more
A new study conducted in New Zealand has revealed keratoconus is prevalent in 30% to 38% of people with Down syndrome, suggesting that screening may be worthwhile for people with the genetic disorder. Read more
A new phenomenon dubbed “quarantine myopia” is making waves in Australia in the wake of a Chinese study that found myopia prevalence was three times higher in six-year-olds during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more