Serious Readers Blog
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The goal of a single-dose treatment for wet AMD
Friday 11 July 2025The standard treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) is a relentless cycle.
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The goal of a single-dose treatment for wet AMD
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A 7- to 8-fold higher risk of vision loss has been linked to this common drink
Friday 11 July 2025A major study on instant coffee consumption linked to a significantly greater odds of developing dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the main cause of irreversible sight impairment in the UK.
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A 7- to 8-fold higher risk of vision loss has been linked to this common drink
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Scientists pinpoint key gene in fight against dry AMD
Thursday 10 July 2025For decades, the root causes of dry age-related macular degeneration have been a black box.
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Scientists pinpoint key gene in fight against dry AMD
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Bright and dark states of light: Rethinking a fundamental phenomenon
Thursday 01 May 2025Bright and dark states of light: Rethinking a fundamental phenomenon
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Bright and dark states of light: Rethinking a fundamental phenomenon
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Exploring photobiomodulation: A potential new direction for dry AMD research
Thursday 01 May 2025Age-related Macular Degeneration, or AMD, is a name familiar to many, and unfortunately, it stands as a primary cause of significant sight loss, particularly amongst older adults in the developed world.
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Exploring photobiomodulation: A potential new direction for dry AMD research
1 May 2025 -
Golden eyes: Could gold nanoparticles help restore sight?
Tuesday 29 April 2025Millions of people across the UK and worldwide live with retinal disorders like macular degeneration or retinitis pigmentosa.
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Golden eyes: Could gold nanoparticles help restore sight?
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Scientists claim discovery of a new colour
Tuesday 29 April 2025It sounds like something from science fiction, but a team of scientists in the United States has made a rather bold claim: they believe they have experienced a colour previously unseen by human eyes.
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Scientists claim discovery of a new colour
29 Apr 2025 -
Parkinson's Light Therapy: Exploring Hope on World Parkinson's Day
Friday 11 April 2025Discover how Parkinson's light therapy, including photobiomodulation and bright light therapy, offers potential relief for motor and non-motor symptoms. Learn about the science and safety on World Parkinson's Day.
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Parkinson's Light Therapy: Exploring Hope on World Parkinson's Day
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From gas lamps to LEDs: Understanding vehicle headlights and the glare debate
Tuesday 08 April 2025Vehicle headlights have come an awfully long way. From the flickering, unreliable gas lamps of the earliest motor cars to the super-bright, precisely controlled LEDs and even lasers found on vehicles today, the transformation is remarkable.
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From gas lamps to LEDs: Understanding vehicle headlights and the glare debate
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Cracking the code: Genetic research reveals key answers for childhood glaucoma
Friday 04 April 2025Primary Congenital Glaucoma (PCG) is a serious eye condition that appears in infants and young children, often within the first year of life.
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Cracking the code: Genetic research reveals key answers for childhood glaucoma
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A clearer look at eye health and healthy habits to help protect your vision
Thursday 03 April 2025This World Health Day, we’re shining a light on something many of us take for granted - our eyesight.
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A clearer look at eye health and healthy habits to help protect your vision
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Will the clocks stop changing? The future of daylight saving time in the UK
Wednesday 02 April 2025Twice a year, people across the UK adjust their clocks, moving between Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) in winter and British Summer Time (BST) during the summer months.
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Will the clocks stop changing? The future of daylight saving time in the UK
2 Apr 2025
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