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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...

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...

New Gel Created for Dry Eye Disease

A new gel has been developed by the University of Birmingham to help people against dry eye disease. The designers of this product have...

COVID-19 Patients Experience Dry Eye Symptoms

According to a study in Hong Kong at The Chinese University, one in five people who have had Covid-19 experience at least one symptom...

Can nasal spray help prevent COVID-19?

According to researchers at Cornell, a newly discovered small molecule could be used in nasal sprays which will help to prevent COVID-19...