AMD
Optometrists back Aussie-developed AI system
Australian optometrists are reporting positive results with a homegrown clinical decision support tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse ...
Ophthalmology’s most life-changing procedures revealed
Seventy-five percent of ophthalmic interventions investigated in a major study have shown evidence of improving quality of life for patients ...
RANZCO updates AMD referral pathway for optometrists
Professor Robyn Guymer has led an expert panel to update RANZCO’s Referral Pathway for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Management, which ...
AI-driven headset that detects AMD set for Australian debut
A US company that has incorporated dark adaptometry into a new wearable headset for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is on ...
Aussie firm reveals next-gen MIGS device in pipeline
Adelaide ophthalmic device manufacturer Nova Eye Medical is developing a next generation iTrack glaucoma surgical system to reduce operating times. ...
Study: AMD patients at higher risk of COVID-19 death
A new study has found that people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are at greater risk of developing severe complications ...
Telehealth to continue gathering pace post-pandemic
Rapid uptake of telehealth services amid the COVID-19 pandemic is energising research focused on new ways to remotely diagnose and ...
Patients gambling with vision due to COVID confusion
Uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 lockdown measures has led to a major spike in missed appointments for macular disease treatment, sparking ...
Protein in blood a direct link to AMD
Scientists have identified a new protein that could help establish improved diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The ...