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1 in 4 older adults to suffer from AMD by 2050
Tuesday 26 November 2019Age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness and severely impaired eyesight.
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1 in 4 older adults to suffer from AMD by 2050
26 Nov 2019 -
New eye clinic vows to dramatically cut down waiting times
Tuesday 12 November 2019A new NHS-funded eye clinic that vows they will dramatically cut down waiting times has opened its doors for the first time.
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New eye clinic vows to dramatically cut down waiting times
12 Nov 2019 -
Multiple Councils convert to energy efficient LED lighting
Monday 11 November 2019Wiltshire Council have begun their project to replace 45,000 ageing lights and convert them into LED lighting. The initiative is part of a wider aim, to be carbon neutral by 2030.
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Multiple Councils convert to energy efficient LED lighting
11 Nov 2019 -
You could be at higher risk of AMD due to lack of awareness
Sunday 10 November 2019A new study by the Royal Holloway, University of London has established that a lack of awareness and treatment delays may place people suffering with macular degeneration, at a higher risk of avoidable sight loss.
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You could be at higher risk of AMD due to lack of awareness
10 Nov 2019 -
Top 6 Illuminated landmarks across the World this winter
Tuesday 29 October 2019As the clocks roll back, we’re now officially allowed to embrace the winter months.
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Top 6 Illuminated landmarks across the World this winter
29 Oct 2019 -
Gene therapy offers hope for wet AMD sufferers
Monday 21 October 2019New gene therapy treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration is showing promise, a new report has revealed.
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Gene therapy offers hope for wet AMD sufferers
21 Oct 2019 -
Cataract surgery may improve your driving
Thursday 17 October 2019Cataracts develop as a normal by-product of ageing but are not usually detected until vision is compromised significantly.
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Cataract surgery may improve your driving
17 Oct 2019 -
1 billion people globally have preventable eye conditions
Wednesday 16 October 2019A new study by The UN Health Agency has found that 2.2 billion people globally have some variation of vision impairment or blindness.
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1 billion people globally have preventable eye conditions
16 Oct 2019 -
Smoking and vaping can cause serious eye problems
Tuesday 08 October 2019Stoptober is a key time of the year for people wanting to quit smoking or vaping.
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Smoking and vaping can cause serious eye problems
8 Oct 2019 -
Sight ranked the most valuable sense
Monday 07 October 2019A new study by the City, University of London has found the UK general public rank sight as the most valuable sense you possess.
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Sight ranked the most valuable sense
7 Oct 2019 -
Light brighter than the sun to reveal insight into ancient history
Thursday 03 October 2019A revolutionary new procedure may allow scientists to view ancient scrolls too fragile to open naturally.
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Light brighter than the sun to reveal insight into ancient history
3 Oct 2019 -
Car exhausts cause increased risk of AMD
Thursday 19 September 2019New research carried out in Taiwan has found Tailpipe pollution can pose a significant risk to aged eyes and the increased development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Car exhausts cause increased risk of AMD
19 Sep 2019
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