Articles about Sight News
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Potential new eye drop cure for night blindness
An independent research group called Science for the Masses have developed eye drops that allow the user to identify symbols and people in darkened areas up to 50...
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New “bionic” eye gives sight to blind man
A man suffering from Retinitis Pigmentosa is now able to see objects and people again for the first time in a decade with the help of a new...
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The end of glasses for presbyopia sufferers? Implants perform well over time…
For over a billion people worldwide, Presbyopia is an inevitable consequence of growing older, hence the common name “Old Eye”.
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What happens if you stare at the sun?
We all know it hurts, but what are the real effects of looking at the sun? From sunburn to blindness, here are a few good reasons to turn...
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The Smart way to combat blindness
The statistics say it all – 39 million people in the world are blind with a further 256 million suffering from visual impairments.
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Are e-readers bad for you? New research sheds light
There’s nothing like ending the day with a good book to help your mind unwind and send you restfully to the land of nod.
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Can cataract surgery treat dementia? Recent study suggests a link
Evidence is emerging that would suggest that the increase in visual perception following cataract surgery slows dementia for Alzheimer’s sufferers. Small-scale research in the USA makes a compelling...
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Eyes-On GlassOff, the App that Promises to Improve Failing Eyesight
The phrase “hack your body” is often a catch-all term for suspect life advice, generally given by overly excited entrepreneurs and slimy motivational speakers
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Gene breakthrough restores the sight of people with inherited eye disease and could save thousands from blindness
Gene breakthrough restores the sight of people with inherited eye disease and could save thousands from blindness
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12 expert tips to deal with dry eyes
Do you suffer from strained, burning eyes very often? You’re not alone.
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New High Speed Eye Scanner Helps Identify Retinal Diseases
Eye conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration are best treated when spotted early, but often they go undiagnosed until symptoms appear because the instruments used to detect them...
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3D-printed eye cells could "cure blindness"
3D-printed eye cells could "aid in the cure of blindness" according to researchers at The University of Cambridge, who have successfully printed adult nerve cells for the first...
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Better lighting in homes could help people with glaucoma
Poor lighting could be the reason why older people with glaucoma have more problems with their vision at home than when they have an eye test in a...
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Poor eye care 'leaving people blind', charity warns
People may be going blind because clinics in England do not have the capacity to treat patients, a charity warns.
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Steps to Protect Eyesight
Your eyes are extremely important. So, protecting them should be very important to you. There are a few key items you should consider to utilize to help protect...
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Could an eye test be used to diagnosed Alzheimer's?
Alzheimer's could one day be diagnosed by a simple eye test.
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Long Time Spent on Computer Screens may lead to Eye Problems
A survey conducted on over 2,000 British people by Spectrum Thea eye care specialists, reports that people are spending an increasing number of hours staring into their computer,...
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Slowing the progression of macular degeneration
The incidence of AMD increases with age and is associated with the deposition of drusen, which is composed of lipids and proteins, within the retinal layers in the...
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Screening for diabetic eye disease
The importance of attending for regular screening for diabetic eye disease is reinforced by the findings of a study conducted by researchers from the Royal Liverpool University Hospital...
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New Research Reveals Low Gravity In Space Impacts Astronaut’s Eyesight
According to researchers from Houston Methodist, NASA Johnson Space Center and two other institutions, two weeks in space might be enough to produce changes in eye structure and...
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'Instant' setup eyecare scheme unveiled
Specsavers is launching a fully online administration system that it says will allow firms to set up and implement an employee eyecare scheme within minutes.
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Save your eyesight with these tests
Our eyes are one of our most vital organs and shouldn’t be neglected. The theme for this year’s World Sight Day is ‘Get your eyes tested’.
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New laser provides better treatment for eye diseases in diabetes patients
A new laser is helping experts at the Truhlsen Eye Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center provide better treatment for eye diseases. This advanced laser can...
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Smartphone photography helps eye disease diagnosis
A simple and inexpensive technique that uses smartphone photography can help diagnose eye diseases, scientists say.
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6 Foods That Improve Your Eyesight
From eggs to oranges, these surprising foods may protect your vision and safeguard your eyes from devastating diseases.
