Ophthalmology News
RPE a haven for Ebola
Australian researchers have found retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells appear to be particularly susceptible to harbouring Ebola and other viruses. Uveitis...
New macular dystrophy discovered
Researchers from the National Eye Institute (NEI) have identified a novel genetic macular dystrophy, which is yet to be named. “Affected individuals had...
Tepezza – hyperglycaemia vigilance
Clinical trial results for Tepezza, the only thyroid eye disease (TED) treatment approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), have associated...
Oculoplastic labs, neoplasms and rosacea research
Pilot evaluation for an image-based eyelid lesion management service
SPONSORED: Freeform lens design into finished single vision lenses
ZEISS ClearView Finished Single Vision lenses represent a milestone in optics and aesthetics of stock lenses
Alcon augments drop portfolio
Alcon has signed a US$60 million agreement to acquire Kala Pharmaceuticals’ loteprednol etabonate products Eysuvis 0.25% for dry-eye disease (DED) and...
Probing sleep apnoea and glaucoma link
A West Australian (WA) research team is testing the eyes of 500 patients to investigate possible links between sleep apnoea and the development of glaucoma....
SPONSORED: Unleashing a new experience in phaco – QUATERA 700
Whilst cataract surgery with phacoemulsification has for many years been recognised to be one of the safest and most effective surgical procedures, there...
Back to the Future, take II
Registrations flew in as soon as the new dates for the 2022 Cornea and Contact Lens Society (CCLS) conference were announced, with the in-person part of...
3D-printed self-moisturising CL
Investigators in India are developing a 3D-printed self-moisturising contact lens which they say has implications for the development of the next-generation...
Traumatic brain injury funding boost
Researchers at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute at Auckland University have received $150,000 from the Health Research Council for a project aiming...
Live education is back on track!
With restrictions lifted for live meets again, the eye health event calendar is filling up fast. Pick your favourite educational events or try something...
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