One often hears older people complaining about the effect age has had on their eyesight. This is particularly bothersome for those fond of reading, making their favourite pastime an undertaking that requires greater effort. However, living in the digital era can be to the advantage of book lovers since tablet computers make it easier for them to read, a German research team has established. The study was a joint effort by the Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU) in Meinz and the… Read More ➝

A team of scientists at the University of Florida is developing a bandage contact lense with an extended drug release duration, which potentially creates a new drug delivery system for patients who have undergone eye surgery, FierceDrugDelivery reported recently. The idea of using silicone hydrogel contact lenses as drug delivery vehicles is not a new one but the Florida research team is aiming to extend significantly the length of the release period. Bandage contact lenses are used after eye surgery… Read More ➝

Australia’s Optometrists Association has urged parents to make sure that their children undergo regular eye examinations so as to identify visual problems that could possibly be the root of learning difficulties, the Mercury reported recently. According to Andrew Hogan, a spokesman for the association, an undiagnosed eye problem may be the explanation for learning difficulties. Hogan noted that roughly 60% of children with such difficulties also suffered from some vision problems. The Optometrists Association recommends that children undergo an eye… Read More ➝