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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
Top tips for healthier eyes
Monday 18 January 2021
Changes to our eyesight are one of the great inevitabilities in life, especially as we get older. Eye muscles start to weaken from the age of 45 and almost all of us will need to wear glasses by the time we’re 65.
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Top tips for healthier eyes

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
Research reveals how Covid-19 affects the eyes
Monday 11 January 2021
By now we are all familiar with the main symptoms of coronavirus; a high temperature, a new and persistent cough, and a loss of or change to your sense of smell and/or taste.
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Research reveals how Covid-19 affects the eyes

11 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
Has lockdown affected your eyesight?
Thursday 17 December 2020
According to a survey conducted by the College of Optometrists, 20% of participants reported that their eyesight had declined
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Has lockdown affected your eyesight?

17 Dec 2020
7 ways to prevent and manage dry eyes this winter
Thursday 17 December 2020
With winter well underway and even colder weather around the corner, it’s as important as ever to look after our eyes. Dry eyes are a common condition during the winter months and can cause eyes to feel itchy, sore, red, gritty, blurry, watery and more se
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7 ways to prevent and manage dry eyes this winter

17 Dec 2020
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
Increased screen time during the pandemic could be affecting your vision
Thursday 22 October 2020
The increasing dependence on devices such as smartphones, televisions and computers, whether for work, education, entertainment, or simply staying connected with friends and peers, is taking its toll on the nation’s eyes.
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Increased screen time during the pandemic could be affecting your vision

22 Oct 2020
How light affects productivity and wellbeing
Friday 14 August 2020
Whether you’re reading, working or enjoying a cherished hobby, the light you use has a profound impact on your well-being and the way you see both detail and colour.
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How light affects productivity and wellbeing

14 Aug 2020
Breakthrough glaucoma implant approved
Friday 31 July 2020
A revolutionary new eye implant that could aid Glaucoma treatment has been approved for use in the United States.
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Breakthrough glaucoma implant approved

31 Jul 2020
Cataract surgery linked to diabetic retinopathy risk
Friday 31 July 2020
Cataract extraction could potentially increase the change of developing diabetic retinopathy, a team of researched at the Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore National Eye Centre has found.
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Cataract surgery linked to diabetic retinopathy risk

31 Jul 2020