What we know about light, sight and reading.
Notes from forty years of making lights, and from the research we follow.
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New treatment for AMD approved for NHS patients
A new treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration could see patients receiving just four injections a year.
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In Focus: Purple LED Technology
Light itself is as complex as our eyes, with many variables which all combine to determine the overall effect on our sight and wellbeing.
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Research reveals how Covid-19 affects the eyes
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...
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Let there be light in 2021
Although Christmas and New Year’s Eve may already seem like a distant memories, let’s reflect upon the 2020 festive season as we begin our journey into 2021.
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Could omega-3 halve your risk of developing AMD?
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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Has lockdown affected your eyesight?
According to a survey conducted by the College of Optometrists, 20% of participants reported that their eyesight had declined
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Britain’s oldest Christmas tree fairy lights still shining bright at 51
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and although this year the festive season is looking a little different for most of us, something is looking very...
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7 ways to prevent and manage dry eyes this winter
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...
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Why mood lighting might be ruining your dinner
Have you ever considered the effect lighting has on how much you enjoy your dinner?
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Increased screen time during the pandemic could be affecting your vision
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...
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Aspirin linked to greater risk of macular degeneration
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...
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How light affects productivity and wellbeing
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...
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The UK’s first drive-in book festival
For book lovers who usually frequent one of the UK’s many literary festivals, this year has been a washout.
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Outdoor blue light exposure linked to bowel cancer risk
Exposure to outdoor blue light from commercial billboards and street lighting may increase the risk of developing bowel cancer, a team of scientists from the Barcelona Institute for...
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Cataract surgery linked to diabetic retinopathy risk
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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Breakthrough glaucoma implant approved
A revolutionary new eye implant that could aid Glaucoma treatment has been approved for use in the United States.
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Could artificial intelligence predict AMD development?
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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LED lighting grows bigger, better strawberries
University trials that set out to prove the benefits of LED lighting in strawberry cultivation have proven successful.
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Exercise reduces cataract risk
A meta-analysis of half a dozen studies on the association between exercise and the risk of developing age-related cataracts has found that increased physical activity is linked to...
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Is sunlight the key to reducing Coronavirus risk?
Public health agencies across the UK are urgently conducting reviews into the potential for vitamin D to reduce the risk of coronavirus.
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Diabetic retinopathy may increase chance of strokes
Leading medical scientists have discovered; if you have diabetic retinopathy, you are more likely to experience other health issues, such as a stroke.
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Coronavirus – How your eyes can make it spread
As you may well be aware by now, the World has encountered another medical epidemic that has forced governments across the globe to rethink medical strategies.
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Gene editing could cure forms of blindness
A group of Scientists have successfully used a gene editing tool, labelled CRISPR – Cas9, inside a person’s body for the first time. The process has been described...
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Lighting changes to save taxpayers £2.5 million
Lincolnshire County Council have made a controversial change to the way they operate their street lighting across the district.
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Serious Readers win Platinum Service Award
We are delighted to announce that we been awarded the Platinum Service Award from independent customer review website Feefo.
