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Tiny ‘ice cube tray’ could help restore sight

WEB15 May 2021. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have tackled the challenge of delivering photoreceptors to the retina with a tiny scaffold that resembles an …

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Vaping associated with risk of sight loss

WEBSelina Powell. 18 January 2022. A new study published in American Journal of Ophthalmology has highlighted a link between vaping and the risk of developing visual …

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“Eye care should be attentive to finding ways to try and …

WEBDesigned to be taken daily, VitroCap®N uses ingredients including vitamin C, grapeseed extract and zinc, and has been found to decrease the prevalence of …

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Study investigates effect of supplements on floaters

WEBA new study published in Translational Vision Science & Technology has highlighted improvements in quality of life among patients with symptomatic vitreous …

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Association of Optometrists (AOP)

WEBCPD - help continuing your education and training. Representation in the profession. Specialist advice and guidance from our in-house teams. Legal advice line for non …

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NEHW 2023: raising awareness of eye health

WEB19 September 2023. National Eye Health Week (NEHW) is underway, promoting the importance of regular eye tests through a series of themes and activities. Taking place …

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Study proves effectiveness of non-surgical, dietary …

WEBGold standard FLIES study proves subjective and – for the first time – also objective effectiveness of a dietary intervention in vitreous opacity. The FLIES study …

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The eye-tooth connection

WEB1 min read. Olivia Wannan. 18 January 2017. An unexpected relationship between developing glaucoma and the bacteria in a person’s mouth or the number of natural …

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The psychological impact of blindness

WEBThey see themselves as an outsider and different from the rest of the community,” she highlighted. This effect on a person’s self-esteem resulted in a patient …

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National strategy for eye health ‘urgently needed,’ say experts

WEBA set of practical recommendations for a National Strategy for Eye Health has been published by the Industry Vision Group. The group, made up of …

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No “long-term therapeutic benefit” from £250 mask

WEBThe Noctura 400 Sleep Mask is sold by PolyPhotonix at a cost of £250 and lasts three months. The company received an award of £1.4 million to develop the …

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NHS eye sight test eligibility and vouchers

WEBIn Wales, you qualify for an NHS-funded eye test if: You’re aged under 16. You’re aged 16, 17 or 18 and are in full-time education. You’re aged 60 or over. You’re registered as …

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Optometry in the new NHS structure

WEBJuly marked a new beginning for the NHS, with integrated care systems (ICS) across England becoming legal entities. The overarching aim of the 2022 Health …

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CHEC to open first Hampshire site

WEB15 November 2022. CHEC, the community-based ophthalmology and endoscopy service provider, has announced plans to open its first site in Hampshire. A new treatment …

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Airedale Hospital opens new operation unit

WEB18 September 2020. Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has celebrated the opening of its new SurgiCube operation unit, becoming the first hospital in Yorkshire and one of the first …

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NEHW: putting optics in the spotlight

WEBAs the annual campaign approaches, OT heard from David Cartwright, chair of Eye Health UK, the charity behind National Eye Health Week, about the importance …

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

WEBAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition that affects the central part of your vision

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