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New eye test uses AI to predict AMD
Monday 18 January 2021
Scientists at University College London (UCL) have collaborated with the Western Eye Hospital, London, to develop a pioneering new eye test that may predict wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) three years before symptoms begin to develop.
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New eye test uses AI to predict AMD

18 Jan 2021
New treatment for AMD approved for NHS patients
Wednesday 13 January 2021
A new treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration could see patients receiving just four injections a year.
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New treatment for AMD approved for NHS patients

13 Jan 2021
Could omega-3 halve your risk of developing AMD?
Monday 11 January 2021
Several studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids (particularly one known as DHA) may help protect adult eyes from macular degeneration and dry eye syndrome.
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Could omega-3 halve your risk of developing AMD?

11 Jan 2021
Aspirin linked to greater risk of macular degeneration
Thursday 22 October 2020
Aspirin has long been touted as a wonder drug because, in addition to decreasing pain and fever, it has been shown to decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people who are at risk.
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Aspirin linked to greater risk of macular degeneration

22 Oct 2020
Could artificial intelligence predict AMD development?
Wednesday 24 June 2020
Two pioneering deep-learning programs make use of artificial intelligence to predict which eyes are most likely to develop severe forms of AMD, their creators have claimed.
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Could artificial intelligence predict AMD development?

24 Jun 2020
Poor diet linked to increased AMD risk
Saturday 25 January 2020
New research conducted in America claims that a diet heavily dependent on red meat and fatty foods could increase the risk of vision loss in older people.
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Poor diet linked to increased AMD risk

25 Jan 2020
1 in 4 older adults to suffer from AMD by 2050
Tuesday 26 November 2019
Age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness and severely impaired eyesight.
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1 in 4 older adults to suffer from AMD by 2050

26 Nov 2019
You could be at higher risk of AMD due to lack of awareness
Sunday 10 November 2019
A new study by the Royal Holloway, University of London has established that a lack of awareness and treatment delays may place people suffering with macular degeneration, at a higher risk of avoidable sight loss.
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You could be at higher risk of AMD due to lack of awareness

10 Nov 2019
Gene therapy offers hope for wet AMD sufferers
Monday 21 October 2019
New gene therapy treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration is showing promise, a new report has revealed.
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Gene therapy offers hope for wet AMD sufferers

21 Oct 2019
1 billion people globally have preventable eye conditions
Wednesday 16 October 2019
A new study by The UN Health Agency has found that 2.2 billion people globally have some variation of vision impairment or blindness.
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1 billion people globally have preventable eye conditions

16 Oct 2019
Smoking and vaping can cause serious eye problems
Tuesday 08 October 2019
Stoptober is a key time of the year for people wanting to quit smoking or vaping.
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Smoking and vaping can cause serious eye problems

8 Oct 2019
Sight ranked the most valuable sense
Monday 07 October 2019
A new study by the City, University of London has found the UK general public rank sight as the most valuable sense you possess.
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Sight ranked the most valuable sense

7 Oct 2019