Serious Readers Blog
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“Unplug” on National Unplug Day
Friday 03 March 2023On the first Friday of March, we are encouraged to switch off all our our media devices for 24 hours. These devices, which instantly provide endless entertainment and distraction, may obfuscate the world you live in.
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“Unplug” on National Unplug Day
3 Mar 2023 -
Study shows AMD now clearly linked to long-term effects of obesity
Thursday 02 March 2023A study by a Canadian University has demonstrated how age-related macular degeneration can be more common in and even caused by obesity cases.
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Study shows AMD now clearly linked to long-term effects of obesity
2 Mar 2023 -
How to comfortably navigate the “spring forward”
Thursday 02 March 2023We’re now just over two weeks away from the end of winter.
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How to comfortably navigate the “spring forward”
2 Mar 2023 -
A nice and easy pancake recipe for Shrove Tuesday
Monday 20 February 2023As big fans of pancake day, we will be celebrating Shrove Tuesday in the office with some pancakes of our own.
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A nice and easy pancake recipe for Shrove Tuesday
20 Feb 2023 -
The story of the first English Dictionary
Monday 06 February 2023You may have heard that in 2022, the Oxford English Dictionary’s word of the year was “goblin mode” - a term used to describe unapologetically lazy behaviour, “in rejection of social norms”.
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The story of the first English Dictionary
6 Feb 2023 -
Laser-powered headlights – a brilliant solution to a dangerous problem
Friday 03 February 2023One of the first exciting lighting innovations of 2023 has arrived, with the opportunity to revolutionise automotive lighting.
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Laser-powered headlights – a brilliant solution to a dangerous problem
3 Feb 2023 -
Why a 3D model retina will change the way we explore AMD
Friday 03 February 2023Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in the western world (JRSM, 2006), and is notoriously difficult to treat due to the limited understanding of the retina.
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Why a 3D model retina will change the way we explore AMD
3 Feb 2023 -
The future of corneal treatment is here - and it’s made of pig skin
Thursday 01 September 2022The human cornea is an amazing evolutionary component of the eye, which not only protects the eye against infection, but also refocuses light to greatly strengthen our visual capabilities.
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The future of corneal treatment is here - and it’s made of pig skin
1 Sep 2022 -
Suggestions emerge that OCT scans may be able to diagnose Multiple Sclerosis
Thursday 01 September 2022OCT scans are once again proving to diagnose more than just eye conditions
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Suggestions emerge that OCT scans may be able to diagnose Multiple Sclerosis
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EU fails to close lighting liability loophole, but defends the right to repair
Monday 01 August 2022The latest of the European Union’s sustainable lighting initiatives have begun to take effect and impact the global lighting industry.
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EU fails to close lighting liability loophole, but defends the right to repair
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New cataract surgery could dramatically reduce waiting times
Friday 01 July 2022Cataract surgery is currently one of the most productive and successful surgeries available to people with an eye condition.
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New cataract surgery could dramatically reduce waiting times
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Could light be the solution to the world food crisis?
Friday 01 July 2022If the 21st Century has told us anything, it is that there is far more to light than meets the eye.
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Could light be the solution to the world food crisis?
1 Jul 2022
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