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…
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…
The Impact of UKZN’s Commitment to Eye Care Education: Lighting the Way Forward
Elefuntboy/Wikimedia In the ever-evolving landscape of health and medicine, the University of KwaZulu-Natal's (UKZN) Department of Optometry emerges as a luminary, illuminating the path for many others to follow. Its…
First ChatGPT Enabled Smart Eyewear Launched
Innovative Eyewear, Inc., the developer and retailer of smart eyewear under the Lucyd®, Nautica®, and Eddie Bauer® brands, announced earlier this year that it has launched a new iOS/Android app…
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…
Basic Lessons in Comprehensive Eye Exam for Children
As a pediatric eye doctor, providing a comprehensive eye exam for children is critical to their overall health and development. Children's eyes are constantly developing and can be affected by…