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A study has found that exposure to high levels of screen time can increase risk of myopia by up to 80% in children and young adults....


- Oct 16, 2021
- 1 min
Prevention of Diabetic Retinopathy Explored
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have possibly developed a new treatment for diabetes that could reduce sight loss by preventing...
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- Aug 27, 2021
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Using Smartphones to Detect Glaucoma
Scientists are always looking to help prevent Glaucoma and are constantly looking for ways to monitor patients’ IOP accurately for...
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- Aug 19, 2021
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Researchers create wearable headset to identify dizziness
Scientists have created a wearable headset for diagnosing dizziness. A clinical investigation of the Continuous Ambulatory Vestibular...
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- Jan 3
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5 Harmful Things to The Eyes You Need to Know
There are several things that can harm your eyes, including: 1. UV Radiation: Exposure to UV radiation from the sun or other sources...
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- Nov 4, 2022
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Eating Fruit & Veg Decreases Cataract Risk
According to a recent study (using data from the UK Biobank), explores the relationship between fruit and vegetable intake and the risk...
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- Oct 27, 2022
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Research Shows Benefits of Cataract Surgery
SpaMedica have conducted a survey from around 3,000 people which concluded that patients were showing strong improvements in quality of...
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- Sep 19, 2022
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How Intermittent Fasting Helps Reduce Risk of AMD
A new study has shown that intermittent fasting can help reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study was based...
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- Jul 4, 2022
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Smartphone Causes Ocular Discomfort in Children
Technology has been growing rapidly through the years and has impacted our lives in many ways. Research shows us that children start to...
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- Jul 1, 2022
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Occuity to Develop Non-Contact Optical Glucose Meter
Occuity, a British MedTech company that primarily focuses on non-contact optical devices, is currently in the research and development...
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- Jun 29, 2022
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Does Smoking Increases Visual Loss?
It is well known that smoking can cause many health issues and a new study suggests that patients who used to or currently smoke more...
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- Jun 27, 2022
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Can Retinal Imaging Predict Heart Attacks?
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have found a way to predict heart attacks for at risk patients during a routine eye...
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- Jun 24, 2022
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NHS Introduces New Test to Detect Retinoblastoma
A new procedure has been established at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust that will allow doctors to identify a rare...
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- Jun 20, 2022
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Researchers Discover New Methods in Reviving Cells in Donor Eyes
According to a study published in Nature, scientists have detailed their findings to restore photoreceptor cells in donor eyes and have...
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