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01.02.2012
Pupil size "gives an indication of concentration levels" By Adrian Galbreth
Many times we have had a conversation with another person and wondered if they were paying attention to us, but never known the truth - until now.
That is after experts in Europe conducted a new study which shows that the size of a person"s pupil is an... Read more
02.02.2012
Is vitamin D the key to healthy eyesight? By Adrian Galbreth
Almost every month, a new so-called superfood comes along that experts claim can prolong people's lives or help to cure ailments, but now it seems there is strong evidence that one particular nutrient can have significant benefits for vision.
According to... Read more
27.01.2012
Brain"s ability to create 3D objects is highlighted By Adrian Galbreth
Until now, the brain's ability to create a three-dimensional (3D) representation from an object's two-dimensional projection on the retina is something that has not been well understood.
Although many people take it for granted, how the process occurs... Read more
27.01.2012
Blinding eye condition "can be cured" By Adrian Galbreth
Thousands of people across the world begin to lose their sight when they reach middle age due to a condition called retinitis pigmentosa, which slowly robs people of their vision and severely impairs their way of life.
However, a new study carried out by... Read more
30.01.2012
New gene therapy "could prevent blindness" By Adrian Galbreth
A breakthrough new study could give hope to the thousands of people around the world who are struck down with a common form of blindness, through utilising gene therapy.
The treatment for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa, has been developed by experts at the... Read more
25.01.2012
Retinal implants safe for use, say experts By Adrian Galbreth
Primary results from a human trial involving the use of embryonic stem cells to treat eye diseases have proven positive.
Research carried out by the US firm Advanced Cell Technology and published in The Lancet revealed how the first two patients to receive... Read more
24.01.2012
Risk of blindness "has halved" over last decade By Adrian Galbreth
Although age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most frequent cause of blindness in the developed world, the number of people contracting the condition appears to be decreasing.
A new report from the University of Copenhagen and Glostrup Hospital in... Read more
20.01.2012
Experts advance glaucoma research By Adrian Galbreth
Many people's worst nightmare is to go blind, but this is a reality for those suffering from late-stage glaucoma, which is the second leading cause of blindness, affecting over 70 million worldwide.
However, new findings from Georgia Tech, published to... Read more
19.01.2012
Experts develop vision testing device By Adrian Galbreth
A new invention being developed by experts in the US could help to make children's eye exams inexpensive, comprehensive, and simple to administer, it has been claimed.
Although 85 per cent of children's learning is related to vision, four-fifths of... Read more
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