Applying eyeliner can cause vision problems
People who apply eyeliner on the inner eyelid run the risk of contaminating the eye and causing vision trouble, according to research by a scientist at the University of Waterloo. This is the first...
View ArticleStudy identifies single test that can predict onset of myopia in children
A study of 4,500 U.S. children over 20 years has identified a single test that can predict which kids will become nearsighted by the eighth grade: a measure of their current refractive error.
View ArticleLooking for standardized approach to testing twilight vision
A simple method of testing "twilight vision" gives reliable results in identifying people who have decreased visual acuity under low light conditions, according to a study in the May issue of Optometry...
View ArticleOAO report calls for better care for people living with eye disease, vision...
By 2031, the number of Ontarians living with eye disease and vision problems, already in the millions, is expected to double. This leads to significant costs for Ontario's healthcare system, with...
View ArticleNIDEK launches MP-3 Microperimeter
Advances in the functional evaluation of retinal pathology are due to the use of the microperimeter. The MP-3 measures local retinal sensitivity for functional assessment of the retina...
View ArticleNIDEK launches GYC-500 Vixi and GYC-500
The GYC-500 Vixi / GYC-500 is a solid state green laser that achieves stable treatment outcomes for multiple applications including, retinal photocoagulation, trabeculoplasty and iridotomy.
View ArticleQUT cancer and eye researchers named in Queen's Birthday honours
Professor Clements is honoured for her outstanding contribution to biomedical research, particularly prostate cancer research, and for her success in generating ongoing funding to support the...
View ArticleUAB optometrist offers tips to keep eyes healthy during summer months
While the warm summer months are perfect for spending time outside, several environmental factors can spell trouble for eyesight. One University of Alabama at Birmingham optometrist says knowledge of...
View ArticleUH's Earl L. Smith selected for prestigious National Optometry Hall of Fame
Longtime College of Optometry faculty member and University of Houston administrator Earl L. Smith III, O.D., is a member of an elite group of optometrists who has been selected for the prestigious...
View ArticleUp-to-date treatment and diagnostic guidelines for diabetic retinal degeneration
Around 600,000 Austrians suffer from diabetes. This condition is frequently associated with serious retinal disorders. Along with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinal degeneration is one...
View ArticleKey parts of the human brain network give power to control, redirect attention
Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center have found that key parts of the human brain network that give us the power to control and redirect our attention--a core cognitive ability--may be...
View ArticleTyrone Regional Health Network signs letter of intent to become member of...
Tyrone Regional Health Network and Penn State Health have signed a letter of intent to enter into formal affiliation. With approval by organizational boards and state authorities, Tyrone Regional will...
View ArticleNew method identifies preferred retinal locations in both eyes of patients...
Eyes with central vision loss adapt by developing a new fixation point in a different part of the retina, called the preferred retinal location (PRL). Now for the first time, a new method makes it...
View ArticleResearchers report significant progress in management of patients with dry eyes
Do you have problems with dry eyes? If so, you're not alone--it's one of the most common reasons for patient visits to eye care professionals. Recent years have seen significant progress in management...
View ArticleEnvision inaugurates 10th Annual Conference, honors outstanding achievements...
Envision, the Wichita, Kan.-based not-for-profit organization that supports those who are blind and visually impaired, officially opened its 10th Annual Conference at The Grand Hyatt in downtown Denver...
View ArticleNew SeeAbility research shows nearly four in ten children attending special...
New research from SeeAbility, the national sight loss and disability charity, shows nearly four in ten (37%) pupils attending special schools have no history of eye tests.
View ArticleAdults with AMD are accurate, but slower in performing touch screen tasks
Older adults with central vision loss caused by age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have no problem with accuracy in performing touch screen tasks, according to a study in the October issue of...
View ArticleSikka Software's cloud-based practice optimization platform transforms retail...
Retail healthcare is a $220 billion industry, representing over 2.1 million providers and 400 million patients in just 5 markets of US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Sikka Software, a leading...
View ArticleQUT's Professor Joanne Wood wins 'Nobel Prize' of international optometry
One of the world's leading experts on visual impairment, ageing and driving, QUT's Professor Joanne Wood, has won the "Nobel Prize" of international optometry for her work.
View ArticleNew eye lens could restore long-sightedness in older people
A University of Leeds researcher is developing a new eye lens, made from the same material found in smartphone and TV screens, which could restore long-sightedness in older people.
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