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02.05.2012
New eye drugs "are equally effective" By Adrian Galbreth
After all the furore surrounding the use of two new eye drugs for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a new study has revealed that they are equally effective.
There has recently been much debate about the use of the drug Avastin by... Read more
01.05.2012
Researchers make "major AMD breakthrough" By Adrian Galbreth
As the leading cause of sight loss in the western world, experts are understandably keen to make a breakthrough in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and specialists in the US appear to have done exactly that.
Led by Dr Jayakrishna... Read more
30.04.2012
Membrane transplantation "can prevent blindness" By Adrian Galbreth
Scientists' seemingly never-ending battle against blindness has taken an exciting new step after experts were able to prevent blindness in a serious eye condition.
The study, published online in the journal Cornea, was carried out by specialists at the... Read more
27.04.2012
Glaucoma detection "on the horizon" By Adrian Galbreth
New ways of detecting glaucoma could be in the pipeline, according to experts working on a new study in the US.
Results from the largest ever genetic study of glaucoma at Massachusetts Ear and Eye showed that two genetic variations are associated with primary... Read more
26.04.2012
Women"s pupils "are much larger than men"s" By Adrian Galbreth
Although it has long been thought that women's and men's eyes were much the same, a new study has suggested that there may actually be a fundamental difference between the two.
Researchers at the University of Valencia claim that women's pupils... Read more
25.04.2012
3D technology could help diagnose eye problems By Adrian Galbreth
A new type of technology could help to change the way in which eye problems are diagnosed and treated by providing eye experts with 3D images, it has been revealed.
Specialists from the University of Illinois, say the real-time, 3-D microscopic tissue imaging... Read more
19.04.2012
Scientists restore sight to the blind By Adrian Galbreth
The age-old fight against blindness has taken another important twist, after experts in the UK helped to restore sight to blind mice – a development which could play a huge role in the battle against sight loss.
Specialists at University College... Read more
18.04.2012
Landmark study to examine effects of sight loss By Adrian Galbreth
A landmark new study is to examine the impact that vision loss has on people, specifically how it affects their ability to take part in physical activity.
The research will be carried out by experts led by the European Centre for Environment and Human Health... Read more
18.04.2012
Oakley "developing rival to Project Glass" By Adrian Galbreth
Sunglasses manufacturer Oakley is developing a new type of advanced eyewear that could rival Google's new Project Glass concept when it is released, the company's chief executive has revealed.
In an interview with Bloomberg, Colin Baden said that research... Read more
17.04.2012
Caffeine "can relieve dry eyes" By Adrian Galbreth
The regular intake of caffeine can help to reduce the chances of people suffering from dry eye syndrome, it has been claimed.
A new study by researchers at the University of Tokyo's School of Medicine shows that caffeine intake can significantly increase... Read more
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