Researchers Develop First Model of Human Conjunctiva
The Organoid group at the Hubrecht Institute produced the first organoid model of the human conjunctiva. These organoids mimic the function of the actual human conjunctiva, a tissue involved in…
Treatment for Blindness-Causing Retinal Detachment Using Viscous Seaweed
It's taboo to consume seaweed soup before exams in Korea since it can lead to failing the exam. The belief is rooted in the idea that the slippery nature of…
Vision Rx Lab Launches Futuristic Nova Ai Lenses Crafted with Artificial Intelligence in the UAE
In an age when Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing various industries, and driving further innovation and advancements, Vision Rx Lab, a leading ophthalmic lens manufacturer from Asia, brings the power of…
Keep an Eye on Your Eye Health at Work
GENEVA (ILO News) – More needs to be done to protect workers’ eye health, says a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the International Agency for the Prevention…
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.
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
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…