by ecow948 | May 28, 2019 | Physiological optics of the eye, Research
Several factors contribute to the ageing of the eye over a lifetime, leading to visual impairments. One of these factors is ultraviolet-A (UVA, 320-400nm) radiation, which influences the crystalline lens in particular. First, annual dosages were calculated based on...
by nata004 | May 21, 2019 | Physiological optics of the eye, Research
Intraocular pressure (IOP) may become elevated with muscle exertion, changes in body position and increased respiratory volumes (especially when the Valsalva manoeuvre is involved) all of which are associated with weight lifting. Several studies have shown that IOP is...
by nata004 | Dec 16, 2018 | Physiological optics of the eye, Research
Congratulations to SOVS bioengineer Dr Ehsan Vaghefi who is behind the innovative MyIScope device that has just received nearly $1m in funding in the 2018 round of the Endeavour Fund, New Zealand’s largest contestable research fund. Dr Vaghefi has made research into...
by nata004 | Jul 31, 2018 | Physiological optics of the eye, Research, Technology & Vision
The human lens is a major optical component that contributes to overall vision. Fluid dynamics and physiology of the lens change as we age, which leads to the formation of diseases such as cataract. In this project, I have focused on creating aging human lens computer...
by nata004 | Jul 31, 2018 | Ageing Vision, Physiological optics of the eye, Research
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in New Zealand, affecting 184,000 people in 2014, costing $391.1 million in 2016, or $19,825 per patient. Anti-VEGF injection is the most effective way to control AMD progression, which is...
by nata004 | Jul 31, 2018 | Ageing Vision, Physiological optics of the eye, Research
Retinal ischemia plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) — two of the most common sight-threatening diseases in the developed world. Treatments for these conditions are limited, and there is...
