Science and vision

Research

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“The most important step is to have a conversation”

University of New South Wales researcher and optometrist, Dr Nicole Carnt, talks with OT about what optometrists can do to protect their patients from acanthamoeba keratitis

by Selina Powell

UK clinicians use laser to split corneal tissue

Technology that has the potential to double the number of people who receive corneal transplants has been used in the UK for the first time

by Selina Powell

Scientists use gold contact lenses to shield the eye

Researchers have developed a hydrogel-based soft contact lens incorporating gold nanoparticles that protect the eye from lasers

by Selina Powell

Technology

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Triaging childhood eye conditions with the assistance of AI

Moorfields Eye Hospital and Dem Dx collaborate to incorporate machine learning into a platform that supports clinical decision making

by Selina Powell

Game on: Lego launches bricks to help children learn braille

Braille Bricks are being trialled in UK classrooms, with the sets to be distributed free of charge to select UK schools and institutions from 2020

by Selina Powell

Huawei develops AI tool for flagging vision problems in children

Data gathered using gaze-tracking software is analysed using an artificial intelligence algorithm to identify potential cases of visual impairment

by Selina Powell

Are these spectacles the solution to travel sickness?

Those planning a summer vacation featuring windy roads or rough ferry crossings may be tempted by Citroen’s anti-motion sickness glasses

by Selina Powell