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Soapbox: The flying cannula??? a design problem, not a discipline problem
3+ week, 3+ day ago (663+ words) A flying cannula is one risk that can arise from eye surgery. Image: Dragonimag-es/stock.adobe.com. Every cataract surgeon I know has a flying-cannula story and despite my checking every single time, it still happens to me once every…...
Government issues letters to 340,000 Australians in dementia prevention campaign, vision checks urged
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (401+ words) Dementia is the leading cause of death in Australia. Image: Pixel-Shot/stock.adobe.com. Australians turning 50 are receiving letters reminding them to prioritise their vision, among other modifiable risk factors, as part of a new Australian Government initiative to delay…...
Webinar: How optometrists can turn myopia conversations into better outcomes
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (232+ words) The live webinar will feature J&J's Dr Emma Gillies and Celia Bloxsom, principal optometrist and owner of Eyeconic Optometry. Image: Johnson & Johnson. Optometrists can gain practical insights into having more confident and effective myopia management conversations at an upcoming…...
Key numbers and highlights from O-SHOW26 in Melbourne - Insight
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (809+ words) O-SHOW26 is a key moment for practices to update their practice eyewear range. Image: ODMA. O-SHOW26 attracted 1,192 unique visitors in its return to Melbourne, with a strong showing from independent practice owners and close to 40 corporate buyers attending the two-day event. The…...
Eyeonic collaborating with Sight For All to tackle major glaucoma barrier in Mongolia
1+ week, 2+ day ago (361+ words) Eyeonic founder A/Prof Simon Skalicky (centre) with representatives from the Mongolian health system. Image: Eyeonic. Australian ophthalmic technology company Eyeonic has joined forces with Sight For All to tackle one of the biggest barriers to glaucoma care in Mongolia:…...
CPD: Preservative stewardship in glaucoma care
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1077+ words) At the completion of this article, the reader should be able to: • Define “preservative stewardship” and explain its relevance to long-term glaucoma management • Identify patients at highest risk of cumulative preservative toxicity • Apply a structured, patient-centred escalation approach that balances…...
New Topcon GAIA retinal imaging with 209?? field of view set for Australian debut
1+ week, 4+ day ago (207+ words) Topcon Healthcare has announced the TGA listing of GAIA, a fully automated ultra-widefield retinal imaging device offering a 209° field of view in a single capture. Designed to “deliver true-colour ultra-widefield fundus imaging with exceptional ease”, the company – considered a global…...
Study: Mediterranean diet associated with slower AMD progression
2+ week, 2+ day ago (397+ words) Research suggests that a Mediterranean diet can reduce AMD risk. Image: fivan/stock.adobe.com. A study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology has concluded that a Mediterranean-based diet is associated with a decreased risk of AMD progression. The…...
Vision Eye Institute annual webinar to focus on the retina
2+ week, 2+ day ago (468+ words) Ophthalmologist speakers, top from left, Dr Simon Chen, Dr Christolyn Raj and Dr Tiger Zhou. Bottom from left, VEI optometrists Kristina Iacovangelo and Cindy Trieu. Images: VEI. Three Vision Eye Institute ophthalmologists will share their perspectives on contemporary retinal care…...
Erectile dysfunction drug linked to higher glaucoma risk
2+ week, 2+ day ago (552+ words) Men prescribed daily tadalafil for urinary symptoms were 22% more likely to develop glaucoma than those who had not received the medication. Image: Maria Vitkovska/stock.adobe.com. Men taking tadalafil (Cialis) long term to treat urinary symptoms associated with an…...