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Glaukos commences trials for its third-generation keratoconus therapy

rhiannon bowman — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 22:55:09 +0000

Keratoconus is a progressive disease and can advance quickly in adolescents and young adults.

Glaukos has commenced a Phase 2 clinical program for its third-generation iLink therapy designed to treat keratoconus. The ophthalmic medical technology and pharmaceutical company’s iLink platform consists
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KeraClub 2021 to have COVID focus, details announced

Myles Hume — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:14:36 +0000

Prof Stephanie Watson (from left), A/Prof Mark Roth, Chloe Davies, Larry Kornhauser, Michelle Pritchard and Dr Himal Kandel.

Organisers of KeraClub 2021 have unveiled the speaker line up for this month’s event, which will have a particular focus on managing keratoconus in the COVID-19 era and beyond. The annual meeting for
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A new school in corneal collagen cross-linking

rhiannon bowman — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 21:52:26 +0000

It's hoped more specialists will soon switch to a newer oxygen-enhanced epithelium-on protocol.

Corneal collagen cross-linking revolutionised treatment for keratoconus patients when it was introduced in the late 1990s, but it was a one-size-fits-all approach. Two decades later, capabilities
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Australian-first keratoconus surgery performed in Brisbane

Myles Hume — Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:26:41 +0000

Dr David Gunn (left) and an eye one week post-surgery. The CAIRS segment can be seen as a partial ring in the peripheral cornea from 2 o'clock to 7 o'clock. A single suture is visible that was removed at the visit.

The first corneal allogenic intrastromal ring segment (CAIRS) surgery in Australia has been performed at the Queensland Eye Institute (QEI), paving the way to better sight for keratoconus patients. Ophthalmologist
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Optometry webinar to shed light on keratoconus and dry eye registries

rhiannon bowman — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 01:54:30 +0000

Keratoconus is a progressive disease and can advance quickly in adolescents and young adults.

A free webinar for optometrists managing keratoconus and dry eye patients will explain how they can access one of the few clinical registries worldwide that engages optometrists. The Save Sight Institute
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Local study finds keratoconus ‘extremely common’ in Down syndrome

Myles Hume — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 21:19:07 +0000

Keratoconus is a progressive disease and can advance quickly in adolescents and young adults.

A new study conducted in New Zealand has revealed keratoconus is prevalent in 30% to 38% of people with Down syndrome, suggesting that screening may be worthwhile for people with the genetic disorder.
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The role we all have to play in keratoconus

Staff Writer — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 23:05:38 +0000

As an academic eye surgeon, Prof Stephanie Watson is one of only three female professors out of 34 in Australia.

Keratoconus is common. In fact, it’s so prevalent that I see it most days I’m in the clinic. The typically young patient will be struggling with their vision at a time when they are facing major life
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Australian CL manufacturer pens long-term deal with Chinese medical firm

Myles Hume — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 04:49:42 +0000

Capricornia Contact Lens has landed a major distribution deal with a leading Chinese medical company

Australia’s Capricornia Contact Lens is set to take its specialty products to the lucrative Chinese market after signing a 10-year distribution deal with a major pharmaceutical and medical equipment
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Save Sight Institute’s 2019 KeraClub meeting optimistic and upbeat

Staff Writer — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 01:03:44 +0000

(From left) Dr Jim Kokkinakis and Professor Stephanie Watson

KeraClub is a community event organised by the Save Sight Institute (SSI) to link keratoconus (KC) patients with researchers and clinicians. The event is a collaboration between the SSI, the Sydney Eye
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