This article reviews evidence that glaucoma involves not just the eye but also neurodegenerative changes in the brain, linking it to broader central nervous system pathology.




Keywords: Glaucoma, Neurodegeneration, Retinal Ganglion cells, Central nervous system, Neuroprotection

This article examines ethical and practical aspects of expanding nurses’ and optometrists’ roles in ophthalmology to improve accessibility, efficiency, and patient outcomes in eye care.




Keywords: Ophthalmology, Ethics, Nursing, Optometry, Physician Extenders, Consent

This study examines optometrists’ experiences of healthcare fraud, waste and abuse, identifying common practices, contributing factors and strategies used to detect, prevent and combat FWA in South Africa.




Keywords: audits; fraud triangle; fraud; waste and abuse; optometry and ethics.

This cross-sectional study evaluates how third and fourth year optometry students respond to ethical dilemmas, highlighting the importance of clinical experience in refining ethical decision-making skills in practice. Keywords: Ethics, Optometry, moral obligation, confidentiality, Informed consent,…

This article reviews modern keratoconus management, highlighting advancements in contact lenses, corneal cross-linking protocols, intrastromal implants, keratoplasty techniques, and emerging cellular and pharmacological therapies. Keywords: Keratoconus, corneal ectasia, crosslinking, keratoplasty, …

A comprehensive summary of the 2025 white paper of the International Myopia Institute covering myopia definitions, clinical management, experimental models and future research directions to combat the global myopia epidemic. Keywords: myopia, high myopia, myopia control, clinical management, Intern…

This study investigates meibomian gland dysfunction and loss in HIV-positive individuals on antiretroviral therapy, highlighting its association with dry eye symptoms and reduced tear film stability. Keywords: AIDS; dry eye; HIV; meibomian gland; meibomian gland dysfunction; ocular surface; tear fi…

This study compared rebound tonometry (RBT) and Perkins applanation tonometry (PAT) in children with and without primary congenital glaucoma, finding RBT overestimates IOP, especially in PCG, and is influenced by corneal thickness. Keywords: intraocular pressure; applanation tonometry; rebound tono…

This study assesses the knowledge, attitudes and practices of 68 public sector optometrists in Limpopo Province regarding the implementation of health promotion interventions, specifically through outreach activities. Keywords: eye health promotion, health professionals, knowledge, attitudes, pract…

This South African study evaluated the effect of 1% tropicamide on central corneal thickness and intraocular pressure in 59 healthy young adults, revealing significant CCT increases but no significant IOP changes post-mydriasis. Keywords: tropicamide; intraocular pressure; pre and post-mydriasis; c…