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Contact lenses proven to slow myopia
Monday 10 December 2018A four-year study of the effects of a specially-designed, dual-focus myopia control contact lens has shown that the lens slows the progression of myopia in children.
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Contact lenses proven to slow myopia
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New discovery could lead to cure for Glaucoma
Thursday 06 December 2018Scientists at Harvard Medical School have discovered a new pathway for the development of glaucoma which “gives hope for finding a cure” according to co-senior study author Professor Feng Chen.
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New discovery could lead to cure for Glaucoma
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A step closer to eye drops for AMD
Monday 19 November 2018Last year, a team from the University of Birmingham invented a method of delivering macular degeneration drugs which are currently injected into the eyeball as eye drops.
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A step closer to eye drops for AMD
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“Longer life for women after cataract surgery” theory fatally flawed
Thursday 08 November 2018In an interesting passage of events, a major paper submitted to JAMA Ophthalmology last year has been retracted by the authors.
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“Longer life for women after cataract surgery” theory fatally flawed
8 Nov 2018 -
Research suggests the eye could give an insight into Alzheimer’s
Wednesday 07 November 2018Research published in the Journal of Ophthalmic Research suggests for the first time that retinal imaging could be used to monitor Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).
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Research suggests the eye could give an insight into Alzheimer’s
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Light, sight and posture
Thursday 25 October 2018Were you aware that there is a relationship between your posture and your eyesight? And that adding a light source into the equation adds a new level of complexity?
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Light, sight and posture
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Scientific proof that the colour of your walls affects your mood
Thursday 18 October 2018An Australian study has revealed a fascinating correlation between the colour you paint your room and your mood.
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Scientific proof that the colour of your walls affects your mood
18 Oct 2018 -
European Commission backs calls for an end to Daylight Saving Time
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European Commission backs calls for an end to Daylight Saving Time
16 Oct 2018 -
Scientists says a longer education is bad for your eyesight
Monday 08 October 2018A recent study published by The BMJ claims that spending more years in full time education is associated with a greater risk of developing short-sightedness (myopia).
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Scientists says a longer education is bad for your eyesight
8 Oct 2018 -
Cheltenham Literature Festival Starts this Friday
Monday 01 October 2018This Friday 5th October marks the start of The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival. Running until 14th October, the festival is now in its 69th edition, and promises to be as mentally stimulating as ever.
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Cheltenham Literature Festival Starts this Friday
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How E.coli could lead to cheaper solar energy
Wednesday 12 September 2018Scientists at the University of British Columbia (UBC) experimenting in the field of biogenics have created a solar panel using the bacteria E.coli which is twice as efficient at storing energy than other biogenic methods.
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How E.coli could lead to cheaper solar energy
12 Sep 2018 -
Scientists claim blue light from digital devices could speed up AMD
Monday 03 September 2018Canadian scientists claim to have discovered a direct link between the blue light emitted by digital devices and the production of a toxin which kills light cells in our eyes, and which ultimately can speed up the onset of macular degeneration.
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Scientists claim blue light from digital devices could speed up AMD
3 Sep 2018
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