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Nov 3, 2021
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Longer screen times increase risk of Myopia

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....

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Oct 16, 2021
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SightGlass Slows Myopia Progression

A trial that has been in process for two years has found that SightGlass Vision’s Diffusion Optics Technology slowed progression of...

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Oct 16, 2021
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Scanning The Eyes For Heart Disease

Researchers at the University of California are investigating how retinal scans could potentially help identify patients at risk of heart...

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Oct 16, 2021
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Eyesight and literacy scheme extended

A trial that the government had placed that gives two pairs of glasses to school children to improve reading and writing has now been...

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Oct 2, 2021
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Facebook Unveils Smart Glasses

Popular social media giants Facebook has launched its smart glasses in collaboration with Essilor Luxottica’s Ray-Ban brand. Facebook...

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Sep 20, 2021
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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...

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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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