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Two new eye drops for Glaucoma approved in US
Thursday 15 February 2018
Recent approvals by the US Federal Drug Administration (FDA) have led to the availability in America of two new eye drop therapies for Glaucoma. Rhopressa and Vyzulta both reduce intraocular pressure in patients suffering open-angle glaucoma or ocular hyp
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Two new eye drops for Glaucoma approved in US

15 Feb 2018
How exercise may protect you from glaucoma
Thursday 25 January 2018
New research suggests that exercise, such as walking or jogging, can help lower the risk of Glaucoma.
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How exercise may protect you from glaucoma

25 Jan 2018
Potential new therapy for Glaucoma Sufferers
Tuesday 02 January 2018
Researchers at Stanford University are experimenting with a new treatment for Glaucoma which could completely change our thinking about therapy for the condition.
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Potential new therapy for Glaucoma Sufferers

2 Jan 2018
Could drinking tea lower your risk of Glaucoma?
Wednesday 27 December 2017
A study from the University of California recently published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology has shown a possible link between tea consumption and risk of glaucoma.
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Could drinking tea lower your risk of Glaucoma?

27 Dec 2017
Look after your eyes on World Diabetes Day
Tuesday 14 November 2017
Do 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

14 Nov 2017
Early warning for Glaucoma shows promise
Thursday 14 September 2017
Early warning for Glaucoma shows promise Researchers at University College London have developed a new test which they say could make it possible to detect and prevent Glaucoma up to a decade before any symptoms appear.
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Early warning for Glaucoma shows promise

14 Sep 2017
Stem-cell therapy for glaucoma – an update
Monday 03 July 2017
Stem cell therapy is proving to be a potent force in regenerative medicine, not least in the treatment of eye conditions.
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Stem-cell therapy for glaucoma – an update

3 Jul 2017
Does your home lighting suit your eyes?
Tuesday 11 April 2017
We’ve all bumped into things at home. But how often is the cause related to your eyesight? And how could home lighting improve the situation?
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Does your home lighting suit your eyes?

11 Apr 2017
“Smart” contact lens could offer new therapy for Glaucoma
Friday 09 September 2016
It is estimated that nearly half a million people in England and Wales have Glaucoma, many of whom administer daily eye drops. A new “smart” contact lens could prove to be a welcome alternative.
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“Smart” contact lens could offer new therapy for Glaucoma

9 Sep 2016
Diabetes drug could lower glaucoma risk
Friday 12 June 2015
Breaking research has revealed that people who take the diabetes drug metformin may be less likely to develop Glaucoma.
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Diabetes drug could lower glaucoma risk

12 Jun 2015
Can lighting affect glaucoma? Recent study begs the question…
Thursday 10 July 2014
A recently published study suggests that older people with glaucoma suffer greater problems at home than during an eye test in a clinic. Is poor home lighting to blame?
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Can lighting affect glaucoma? Recent study begs the question…

10 Jul 2014
New contact lens delivers glaucoma meds
Tuesday 28 January 2014
As an alternative to eye drops, researchers have developed a special contact lens that can be placed into the eye in order to slowly release medication to combat glaucoma.
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New contact lens delivers glaucoma meds

28 Jan 2014