Breaking Into Tears to Design Custom Eye Drops
Compared to artificial tears, or eye drops, human tears are significantly more complex liquids, with a wide range of components including lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, water, and salt. It is this…
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…
The Legacy of Dr. Jose Rizal: A National Hero’s Impact on Philippine Ophthalmology
Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, was born in 1861 during the Spanish colonial rule and grew up under the influence of Spanish culture. While in Europe, he…
Kuwait Hosted 22nd Conference to Update ECPs’ Knowledge in Ophthalmology
The Ministry of Health in Kuwait, in its continuous development in the field of ophthalmology and the exchange of professional experiences, as well as updates on the advancement of treatment…
Shortlist Announced for High Profile Eyewear Design Awards
The finalists of this year's Love Eyewear Awards have been revealed by the organisers of 100% Optical, a famous optical event in the UK. The three-day show, which runs from…
Thales Launches Voice Payment Card for Visually Impaired People
Thales developed a solution for people with impaired vision in their daily payment experiences. It vocalizes each step of a transaction and is now certified by Visa and Mastercard.Developed in…
Scientists are Developing ‘Smart Contact Lens’ to Detect Eye Infections
A pioneering ‘smart contact lens’ is being tested for eye infections in a quick, non-invasive way is being developed. According to the news release, proponents of the project hoped the…
New Genetic Mutation Behind Childhood Glaucoma Identified
An international team of scientists led by Mass Eye and Ear, a member of Mass General Brigham, and Boston Children's Hospital, has discovered a new genetic mutation that may be…