Read more about the article Global Uncorrected Refractive Error and Presbyopia: the Size of the Problem

Global Uncorrected Refractive Error and Presbyopia: the Size of the Problem

Uncorrected refractive error is often ignored in the realm of global health priorities, yet its substantial impact on the economic and personal wellbeing of individuals and societies worldwide is undeniable. Myopia (shortsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism, grouped together under the term ‘refractive error’, cause blurred distance and/or near vision, and presbyopia (age-related loss of accommodation) causes blurred near vision.

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Read more about the article IAPB Members Event at APAO 2024

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…

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Read more about the article Sea2see: The Journey Continues in the Fish Markets of Seoul

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…

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Read more about the article Study Finds AI-driven Eye Exams Increase Screening Rates for Youth with Diabetes

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…

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Read more about the article Organic Compound Found in Trees Could Prevent Contact Lens Eye Infections

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…

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Read more about the article The Impact of UKZN’s Commitment to Eye Care Education: Lighting the Way Forward

The Impact of UKZN’s Commitment to Eye Care Education: Lighting the Way Forward

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 unwavering…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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