UPFRONT Just as Insight went to print, ALLERGAN confirmed Prednefrin Forte eye drops are available once again. Due to manufacturing issues, there had been a shortage, but Allergan stated it had worked closely with its global counterparts in the last 12 months to ensure its return last month. The therapy is approved for severe inflammation (non-infectious) of the eye, such as acute iritis, iridocyclitis, scleritis, episcleritis, uveitis, resistant ocular allergy and inflammation following eye surgery. In its absence, Allergan arranged a Section
19A approval for Pred Forte Prednisolone acetate eye drops 10mL (UK). “Allergan will cease supply of Pred Forte Prednisolone acetate … but it will remain available in pharmacies for several weeks." IN OTHER NEWS, Dr James Muecke was appointed South Australia’s next Lieutenant Governor. Premier Mr Steven Marshall announced the ophthalmologist would succeed Professor Brenda Wilson AM who has served since August 2014. “[Dr Muecke] is one of South Australia’s favourite sons, a true pioneer in blindness prevention and an incredibly accomplished eye surgeon – dedicating 32 years to his humanitarian work,” Marshall said. “The 2020 Australian of the Year comes to this
role with a wealth of national and international experience, and I very much look forward to working with him.” FINALLY, new research has revealed Canberra is the world’s best city for eyesight. Online UK retailer Feel Good Contacts analysed 100 capital cities, looking at several factors including noise, light and air pollution, the prevalence of vision loss in each city, and national healthcare index scores to indicate which were the healthiest and most at-risk for maintaining good eye health. The Australian capital had an overall eye health score of 9.47, enjoying some of the lowest levels of air, noise and light pollution, meaning eyes were less irritated and benefitted from more restorative sleep.
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n WEIRD Pranksters have stuck googly eyes on numerous Adelaide landmarks. The most notable of these was The Big Scotsman statute above Scotty’s Motel, which the bandits used a cherry picker to reach in an early morning mission. Other locations included KFC, Dan Murphy’s, Adelaide Crows headquarters and a Jim’s Handyman van, ABC reported. n WONDERFUL Queenslanders Mr Scott Preston and Mr Nathan Price have benefitted from a new traineeship for people who are blind or have low vision. Run by Vision Australia and supported by the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements (BAC) wage subsidy scheme, the traineeship has allowed the pair to complete tertiary qualifications while undertaking paid work with the not-for-profit organisation. n WACKY Melbourne optometrist Designer Eyes in Glenroy has been left with a $20,000 damage bill after the luxury business was ram-raided. A four-wheeldrive drove into the shopfront in an overnight theft, with the burglars taking $5000 worth of designer sunglasses – including pairs of Tom Ford and Tiffany & Co, 9News reported.
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