Serious Readers Blog
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The blood test that could give an early warning of AMD
Monday 27 November 2017Patients with any stage of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) carry signs of the disease in their blood. And scientists from the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary now believe they have discovered a lab test which could identify potential sufferers b
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The blood test that could give an early warning of AMD
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Scientists say protect your eyes while skiing
Thursday 23 November 2017For many, the winter months offer the prospect of ski breaks with clear blue skies and invigorating mountain air. But are we taking enough care of our eyes on the slopes? Boffins at Liverpool Uni think not…
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Scientists say protect your eyes while skiing
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Chinese pollution dramatically reducing solar power output
Wednesday 22 November 2017Much has been written recently about China’s high-speed implementation of solar energy production, with predicted installations in 2017 alone capable of dealing with half total global demand.
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Chinese pollution dramatically reducing solar power output
22 Nov 2017 -
How the Sea could hold the key to cheaper solar power
Thursday 16 November 2017Diatoms – tiny algae that are found naturally throughout our oceans – demonstrate an extraordinary ability to trap and scatter light.
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How the Sea could hold the key to cheaper solar power
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Look after your eyes on World Diabetes Day
Tuesday 14 November 2017Do you or a friend suffer from diabetes? On #WorldDiabetesDay, we take a look at the range of diabetes-related eye problems that exist, and look at ways in which you can prevent potential sight-threatening conditions taking hold.
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Look after your eyes on World Diabetes Day
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50,000 - and counting!!!
Monday 06 November 2017A Serious Milestone - as production of the Serious flagship High Definition Light enters its tenth year, we are proud to say our 50,000th light has just left our hand-assembly unit in Aylesbury.
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50,000 - and counting!!!
6 Nov 2017 -
Discovery of origin of dyslexia in the eye could lead to potential new cure
Thursday 02 November 2017French scientists have discovered a physiological commonality in the eyes of dyslexia sufferers which could potentially lead to a new cure for the condition.
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Discovery of origin of dyslexia in the eye could lead to potential new cure
2 Nov 2017 -
Breakthrough UK discovery could answer world shortage of donor corneas
Monday 30 October 2017A new discovery by a group of Newcastle-based scientists could massively reduce the need for donor corneas - which would be welcome news given the chronic shortage of corneas available for transplant not just in the UK but also across Europe and the USA.
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Breakthrough UK discovery could answer world shortage of donor corneas
30 Oct 2017 -
£14million European-wide Macular Degeneration project is launched
Thursday 26 October 2017A project named Macustar has been launched with the aim of reducing the burden of AMD across Europe. Led by the University of Bonn, and involving UK input from UCL and Moorfields among others, the research will involve 700 AMD patients from 20 clinical si
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£14million European-wide Macular Degeneration project is launched
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“Bionic eye” brain implants to be trialled in US
Thursday 19 October 2017In an exciting development, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given conditional approval to the makers of the world’s first commercial artificial retina to conduct a small-scale clinical trial of a brain implant designed to restore vision.
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“Bionic eye” brain implants to be trialled in US
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Seven-figure advance book deals show the printed word is alive and kicking
Monday 16 October 2017As the dust settles on last week’s Frankfurt Book Fair for another year, this one will be notable for the return of the seven-figure advance before the Fair had even got underway - proving that rumours of the demise of the printed word are very much exagg
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Seven-figure advance book deals show the printed word is alive and kicking
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Do children who play outdoors have healthier eyes?
Thursday 12 October 2017In a time when a worldwide epidemic of myopia has been predicted, research into both its causes and prevention is of particular relevance. It used to be held that time spent staring close-up at screens in poor light was primarily to blame, but modern res
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Do children who play outdoors have healthier eyes?
12 Oct 2017
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