low vision | Home Direct Eyecare

Scientists develop ‘Autofocals’ for Presbyopia

Approximately 1.2 billion people worldwide are currently affected by presbyopia which starts to affect one’s near vision around the age...

Kellogg's New Mission for the Visually Impaired

Kellogg’s has designed a new way to find information on its cereal boxes which is intended to support individuals who have difficulty...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...