IAPB Members Event at APAO 2024
Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology is one of the largest gathering of ophthalmologists (and associated members of the eye health sector) every year. In Bali, for 2024, the congress provided…
Sea2see: The Journey Continues in the Fish Markets of Seoul
Barcelona, Spain – In a new phase of the journey, which began in Morocco and later visited Marseille, Sea2see's creative team visited the fish markets of Seoul and their vibrant fish…
Study Finds AI-driven Eye Exams Increase Screening Rates for Youth with Diabetes
A Johns Hopkins Children's Center study of children and youth with diabetes concludes that so-called autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) diabetic eye exams significantly increase completion rates of screenings designed to…
Glasses with Spiral Lenses Could Help You See Clearer, Farther
By Michael Irving Scientists have developed a new type of lens that creates multiple focal points, which could make for glasses or contacts that provide a clearer view over a range of…
Organic Compound Found in Trees Could Prevent Contact Lens Eye Infections
Researchers say hydroquinine could be an effective naturally occurring disinfecting solution for contact lenses, and help combat keratitis infections. A new study suggests a naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for…
Silmo Istanbul 2023 Highlights
SILMO Istanbul, first held in 2013, confirms its leading position and continues its expansion throughout Turkey as well as Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Middle East and North Africa.More than 500…
KeraLink International Provides $2.5 Million in Seed Funding to Enable Development of Bioengineered Corneal Implants
Press Release BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KeraLink International (KLI) today announced $2.5 million in seed funding in Pantheon Vision (PV) to launch the development of a novel advancement to help eradicate corneal blindness…
IAPB Launches Eye Health for Technology Guide
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and the Technology Taskforce have developed a guide that aims to help policy makers, funders, and innovators and manufacturers of emerging…
Children’s Book Empowers and Educates Kids About Wearing Eyeglasses
Going to an optometrist can be routine for adults, but not so for many children. For them, a visit to an eye doctor can be filled with a lot of…