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Researchers from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have jointly developed an advanced imaging technique for retinal nerve fibre layer optical texture analysis (ROTA) that can improve the detection of early optic nerve damage in glaucoma.

Children with vision impairment are at higher risk of developing symptoms of depression and anxiety, according to a study, noting that surgical treatment of strabismus may improve these symptoms.

Genetic evidence from a recent study suggests that habitual coffee drinkers have an increased risk of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).

Patients with diabetes mellitus are at reduced risk of developing open-angle glaucoma (OAG), although the magnitude of reduction is modest, according to a study.

Treatment with brolucizumab 6 mg, dosed every 4 weeks, is not inferior to aflibercept 2 mg, dosed every 4 weeks, in previously treated participants with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and persistent retinal fluid, a study has shown.

There is inconclusive evidence that wearing one’s eyeglasses can lower their chances of contracting COVID-19, according to a recent study.