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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UK football team causes severe light pollution
Football is not only one of the biggest sports in the UK, but it is also a huge business sector.
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Pioneering eye surgery for blind man becomes a UK first
A first-of-its-kind, ground-breaking surgery has been performed on a blind man from County Durham, in the hope of saving his vision.
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New glaucoma test provides hope for preventing blindness
Researchers have discovered 107 genes that increase the risk of developing glaucoma and have now developed a genetic test to detect those at risk.
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Poor diet linked to increased AMD risk
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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Innovative new visual aid could change lives
A revolutionary new belt that buzzes to alert visually impaired people of nearby objects is being trialled by eye experts in Southampton.
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Rare eye condition gives ‘Ring of Fire’ effect
A 44-year-old man from Texas has intrigued doctors who were performing a routine eye test on him.
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Electric eel power harnessed to illuminate Christmas tree
The Tennessee Aquarium in the United States has an unorthodox way of powering the lights for its festive Christmas tree.
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Could air pollution cause glaucoma?
A recent study conducted by top facilities across the UK has found that polluted air, or atmospheric particulate matter (PM) may lead to an increased risk of glaucoma.
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Hay Winter Weekend: A guide to the book-loving Welsh Village
The Hay festival has become one of the most inspiring and exciting literature festivals in the UK.
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1 in 4 older adults to suffer from AMD by 2050
Age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness and severely impaired eyesight.
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New eye clinic vows to dramatically cut down waiting times
A new NHS-funded eye clinic that vows they will dramatically cut down waiting times has opened its doors for the first time.
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Multiple Councils convert to energy efficient LED lighting
Wiltshire Council have begun their project to replace 45,000 ageing lights and convert them into LED lighting. The initiative is part of a wider aim, to be carbon...
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You could be at higher risk of AMD due to lack of awareness
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...
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Top 6 Illuminated landmarks across the World this winter
As the clocks roll back, we’re now officially allowed to embrace the winter months.
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Gene therapy offers hope for wet AMD sufferers
New gene therapy treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration is showing promise, a new report has revealed.
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Cataract surgery may improve your driving
Cataracts develop as a normal by-product of ageing but are not usually detected until vision is compromised significantly.
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1 billion people globally have preventable eye conditions
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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Smoking and vaping can cause serious eye problems
Stoptober is a key time of the year for people wanting to quit smoking or vaping.
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Sight ranked the most valuable sense
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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Light brighter than the sun to reveal insight into ancient history
A revolutionary new procedure may allow scientists to view ancient scrolls too fragile to open naturally.
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Revolutionary new cataract treatment concept
A French start-up company is using robots to create a revolutionary new concept to treat cataracts quickly.
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Iconic ‘Bat-signal’ to be shone at night throughout the World
If you are a fan of the legendary batman films then you are fully aware of the iconic bat signal used throughout the blockbusters, and indeed the older...
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Glaucoma linked to increased car accident risk
Elderly people with moderate glaucoma are more likely to be involved in car accidents according to a recent study.
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Car exhausts cause increased risk of AMD
New research carried out in Taiwan has found Tailpipe pollution can pose a significant risk to aged eyes and the increased development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Artificial intelligence can now sense people through walls
X-ray vision is an ability that would make life so much easier, but it has always been a dream and never a reality.
