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	Dedicated optometry student receives scholarship grant April 2019 On 24 April 2019, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, a dedicated optometry student was rewarded for her tenacious commitment to studying optometry.

	WHO gives first eye check-up for Ebola survivors April 2019 The World Health Organization (WHO), with the support of the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), organized for the first time an eye clinic

	Ophthalmics Inc. turns direct supplier of Altaire Pharmaceuticals April 2019 Ophthalmics, Inc., wholesale distributor of eye care supplies for ophthalmic and optometric practices,

	New treatment could improve vision by reducing “noisy” cells March 2019 A new therapy developed by neurobiologists at the University of California, Berkeley, could help prolong useful vision and delay total blindness.

	Heavy smoking can damage vision March 2019 In a research study which appeared in the journal titled, Psychiatry Research, and co-authored by a Rutgers researcher suggests that smoking more than 20 cigarettes .

	Visual simulator allows patients to preview surgery results March 2019 For the first time, patients will be able to experience how their vision will improve after a cataract surgery just before being operated.

	Call for abstracts for MEACO’s 14th International Congress 2019 February 2019 The Jordanian Optometric Syndicate, in collaboration with EMCO, will participate and collaborate with the Jordanian Ophthalmological Society which will host the Middle East African

	White papers developed to address growing prevalence of myopia February 2019 The International Myopia Institute (IMI), founded by the Brien Holden Vision Institute, and operated under the Vision CRC, a non-profit organisation,

	ECPs discuss the importance of progressive lenses February 2019 Optometrists and opticians at All Eye Care Doctors, a vision center and provider of prescription eyewear in Cambridge, MA, as well as, in Medford

	Uganda congratulates first batch of optometrists February 2019 Uganda’s first batch of optometrists graduated on January 16, 2019 at Makerere University in Kampala after completing the first optometry degree ratified in Uganda.

	Human Lens – First of its Kind Study Supports Bi-Phasic Growth Model January 2019 The most comprehensive study ever undertaken on the weight of the human eye lens has confirmed there are two distinct phases to eye growth

	4D self-curving cornea may aid in human eye transplant January 2019 Scientists at Newcastle University have developed a biological system which lets cells form a desired shape by moulding their surrounding material

	New technique could lead to earlier detection of eye diseases January 2019 In a paper published by the National Eye Institute (NEI) in Communications Biology, scientists have adapted a technique which enables direct imaging of neural tissue

	Researchers reveal brain’s reaction to vision loss January 2019 In a study published in the journal, “Cerebral Cortex,” on December 7, 2018, researchers from Ruhr-Universität Bochum demonstrated the density of neurotransmitter receptors that regulate excitation balance

	Artificial intelligence can predict your personality by tracking your eyes August 2018 It's often been said that the eyes are the window to the soul, revealing what we think and how we feel. Now, a new research reveals that your eyes may also be an indicator of your personality type

	Study reveals the Crucial Role of Glasses in Improving Workers’ Productivity August 2018 A simple pair of glasses can improve workers’ productivity and reduce poverty, states a study called PROSPER [PROductivity Study of Presbyopia Elimination in Rural-dwellers]

	Scientists print the first 3D human cornea July 2018 As there is a significant shortage of corneas available to transplant, with almost 5 million people suffering from total blindness due to corneal scarring caused by burns

	New guidelines zero in on standardized eye care in schools May 2018 The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), a coordinating, umbrella organisation leading international efforts in blindness prevention activities

	Founder and CEO Geddes to chair Vision Ophthalmology Group, Bruhin to succeed as CEO April 2018 Vision Ophthalmology Group (VOG), a leading provider of innovative solutions, products and services to ophthalmic surgeons in Europe

	Researchers develop Smart contact lenses that monitor blood sugar levels February 2018 Scientists have developed a soft, flexible contact lens that will allow diabetics to monitor their blood sugar with the blink of an eye. The lens is able to detect a patient’s glucose

	CooperVision Digital Device Usage Report highlights opportunities for improved ECP-Patient engagement February 2018 CooperVision, Inc. released its Digital Device Usage and Your Eyes report recently, highlighting new global research on consumer use of digital devices

	Dubai Health Authority carries out needs assessment for eye health, cancer care January 2018 The Public Health Department of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has carried out a needs assessment for ophthalmological and cancer care in the Emirate

	Bausch + Lomb Receives FDA Approval of LUMIFY™ - The Only Over-The-Counter Eye Drop to treat redness January 2018 Bausch + Lomb, a leading global eye health company and wholly owned subsidiary of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.

	Qatar Public Health Ministry promotes eye health December 2017 The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in Qatar has taken an initiative to promote eye health by holding a ‘Eye Health Workshop for Students’.

	‘Green’ cataract surgery model drastically reduces environmental footprint December 2017 The contribution of the healthcare industry towards pollution often goes unnoticed but it is a major factor adding to the greenhouse gases.

	Glaucoma treatment eyedrops Rhopressa receive FDA approval December 2017 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Aerie Pharmaceuticals Inc’s eyedrop Rhopressa, as a treatment for glaucoma, two months ahead of the expected date.


	Researchers at UIC identify master molecule behind corneal inflammation August 2017 One of the symptoms of herpes simplex virus-1 infection of the eye is lingering inflammation of the cornea – the clear outer layer of the eyeball.

	Stem Cells May Help Aid Corneal Wound Healing August 2017 A new study has found the use and transplantation of stem cells in corneal wound healing to improve the healing process and benefit patients, researchers report.

	RevolutionEYES opens optometry services for children Little Eyes July 2017 RevolutionEYES has opened their new Little Eyes location, a pediatric eye care office inspired by a child’s vision.

	24-year-old student creates first synthetic retina for the visually challenged July 2017 The new research by Vanessa Restrepo-Schild, is the first to successfully use biological, synthetic tissues, developed in a laboratory environment.