Covid antiviral therapy’s protective ocular effects
A large retrospective study found early antiviral treatment for Covid‐19, such as Paxlovid, is associated with a reduced risk of uveitis.
11 Jun 2026
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Dublin advanced nurse practitioner Diana Malata explains how Ireland's nurse-led crosslinking (CXL) programme has accelerated care for keratoconus patients,
A large retrospective study found early antiviral treatment for Covid‐19, such as Paxlovid, is associated with a reduced risk of uveitis.
11 Jun 2026
In the UK, a six-year-old girl’s sight has improved following Luxturna (voretigene neparvovec) treatment in both eyes for RPE65-related Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA).
11 Jun 2026
In Australia, a live demonstration of remote-controlled robotic surgery showed how surgical expertise may increasingly be shared across boundaries.
11 Jun 2026
A major international study has identified a genetic contributor to juvenile glaucoma.
11 Jun 2026
Phoenix Eyewear is launching French independent eyewear brand Plein Les Mirettes in New Zealand. Known for bold, artistic, handcrafted, limited-edition acetate
10 Jun 2026
A retrospective study found children receiving long-term systemic anti-inflammatory therapy showed slower myopia progression and later estimated myopia onset compared to untreated controls.
10 Jun 2026
JF Rey model JF3126, crafted in satin-finished titanium, features precise craftsmanship in colour and texture. Part of the Sledge series, it includes a screwless flex hinge for flexibility, durability, and comfort, available in various colours.
9 Jun 2026
Specsavers has unveiled the judging panel for the 2026 Dame Mary Perkins Award for Outstanding Patient Care, bringing together three influential leaders in eye health across Australia and New Zealand…
8 Jun 2026
Dublin advanced nurse practitioner Diana Malata explains how Ireland's nurse-led crosslinking (CXL) programme has accelerated care for keratoconus patients,
Diana Malata · 9 Jun 2026
Vision Bus Aotearoa (VBA) secured renewed funding from the Buchanan Charitable Foundation, enabling continued mobile eyecare service delivery to underserved
Susanne Bradley · 6 Jun 2026
This month, Drew Jones covers Eye Institute’s Drs Peter Hadden’s and Sophie Hill’s responses to optometrists’ questions about vitrectomy recovery and counselling, anti-VEGF choices and emerging management options for geographic atrophy secondary to AMD. Answers have been abridged.
Staff reporters · 16 May 2026
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